Breast Implants: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat is Going on Here? My Breast Look Fake and Distorted. (photo)
I am very sad to say how unhappy I am w/the outcome of my implants. This is what they look like holding my hands above my head, they fall awkward and look distorted when lying on my back and they are hard but not painful, they feel and look very fake, NOT the look I was hoping for. I had no idea that MD's could take a few classes & be qualified to do plastic surgery. ) : My bad. I am devastated and do not know what to do to fix this. Please someone give me some advice
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bubble277
in Savannah, GA
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This is NOT plastic surgery--it is a poorly-performed cosmetic operation performed by a non-plastic surgeon!
Every cosmetic operation is NOT performed by fully-trained and American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeons. There are Dermatologists, Otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose and Throat), Gynecologists, General Surgeons, Family Practitioners, etc. who decide their chosen specialty is not what they really want to do, so they take a few weekend courses, spend time with another non-plastic surgeon who teaches them how to fool unsuspecting, gullible patients into believing they are...
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Choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is important.
No true plastic surgeon has "taken a few classes & be qualified to do plastic surgery." It sounds as though you had your breast augmentation performed by someone other than a plastic surgeon. From you photos, a revision surgery is recommended. Before you proceed however, go to the website listed in the reference section to find Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area.
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Revision Breast Surgery
Unfortunately, it sounds like you had your surgery perform by a non-plastic surgeon. It is very important to research your surgeon prior to surgery and ensure that they are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. At this point, you would need an in person consultation and more details about your implants and surgery. You may benefit from sub muscular placement of the implants, smaller implants, and possible mastopexy to accommodate for the redundant skin...
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Poor results after breast augmentation
You may benefit from revision surgery with carfeully selected implants and submuscular placement. Please consult a Board Certified, experienced plastic surgeon for corrective surgery as you can achieve a natural and pleasing appearance. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' web site can help you select a specialist in your region.
Good luck.
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Breast Augmentation and Unsatisfactory Results?
I'm sorry to hear about your experience and your dissatisfaction with the results of breast surgery. Unfortunately, without direct examination it is not possible to give you accurate advice and/or treatment recommendations.
It will be up to you to do your due diligence in the process of selecting a plastic surgeon who has significant experience helping patients in your situation. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society...
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Poor result after augmentation
You would benefit from revisional surgery. From you photos, my approach would be under the muscle and smaller implants. Revisional surgery can be very, very tricky and I advise to seek care with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who has a lot experience with revisional surgery.
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Go to plasticsurgery.org
My advice: go to the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and find a surgeon near you who can advise you properly. From the photos, you are correct to be disappointed. Appropriately chosen implants, postioned correctly should give you a better outcome. Good luck.
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Postop result
I agree with the other posters here. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your options. Certainly, you need correction of the capsular contractures and would be better served by implants placed under the muscle, if you elect to replace the implants.
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Not Happy
I agree with the other responders. There are a couple of issues. The implants appear to be over the muscle, you appear to be quite slim with little body fat and a small amount of breast tissue. In this case I would have placed the implants under the muscle. I do think the implants are a bit large for your body so a more appropriate sized implant would have been better.
The implant has a very spherical shape which may be due to the fact that they are overfilled saline...
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Undesired results
Unfortunately, you appear to have implants placed above the muscle with the development of capsular contracture (scar tissue around the implant causing hardening). The implants appear to large for your chest and breast dimensions. There are some options to try to improve the appearance of your breasts. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated and to discuss the options available.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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