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Will my Natural Breast Blend with my Implant over Time? (photo)
My doctor didn't say anything about it, but I'm assuming he lowered my fold. I am 6 weeks post op and I have just noticed that there is a noticeable difference between my natural breast tissue and my implant. It seems to be where my natural fold is/was. I haven't started massaging yet (per my doctor's instructions) so I'm wondering if this is something that will go away once they've settled all the way or is this a complication I'm going to need another surgery to fix? I have 650cc saline unders
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paigel
in Montgomery, AL
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Early double-bubble deformity
This is clearly a double-bubble contour deformity and it's too early to reoperate to correct it and it might improve a bit but is unlikely to resolve. Generally at least three months is needed to allow full tissue recovery before considering a correction. Longer may be better and doesn't harm anything.
First I would disagree with not massaging. After two weeks when you are healed and the capsule around the implant is formed, it is better to start massaging to condition the...
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Will breast implant visibility resolve? (photo)
This is a difficult situation, and not uncommon. Reasons for visible implant tissue interface are several: Your surgeon probably wanted to avoid scars of mastopexy, so lowered your implants to centralize them rather than raise your nipple-areola complexes (which adds scars at least around the areolae). Also, available breast implants don't come close to matching all breast shapes that women have, so we choose the closest type for augmentation. Often, the base of...
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Double Bubble after Breast Augmentation will require surgical revision
Thank you for your important question. The implant is below the Inframammary Crease the fold of your natural breast. This is called a Double Bubble and means that the natural breast crease has been separated form its normal attachment to your chest wall.
Fortunately it can be repaired with a straight forward surgical procedure. Typically one would wait at least 3-6 months before attempting this procedure but discuss this with your doctor.
External taping and a support bra can be...
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Double bubble deformity will require revision surgery in most cases.
As others have stated, this "double bubble" deformity is a result of your own breast tissue and natural inframammary crease being present and visible above your implant pocket and "new" inframammary crease. In other words, your implants are lower than you own crease, and the underside of your breast did not stretch and redrape smoothly over your implant mound.
We have all seen this, and typically it occurs when a woman with some degree of ptosis (breast droop) and...
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Double Bubble Deformity After Breast Augmentation.
I never consciously try to lower the fold because of the problem you are experiencing, but I have had this happen a few times, as have most of us. Your breast tissue will not blend so the only options are to do nothing or to do a reoperation to recreate the fold and hold the implant up inside your normal breast position. This will of course raise your implants to a point that may look too high to you so you might need to consider a smaller implant. You should wait a few monthe (2-3) before...
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Double bubble is preventable but can happen in breast augmentation
A double bubble, once developed, is not likely to go away on its own. Great care must be taken when lowering the inframammary fold. You will likely need a revision. Please discuss with your surgeon. In the meantime, consider the possibility of wearing an underwire bra to push the implant up and press your fold against your ribs to help define it. Don't do this if your surgeon says not to. Best of Luck.
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Double Bubble Not Likely To Improve
My best guess is that your "double bubble" will not improve with time and may well worsen. This is one of the problems with implants which are too large. There also seems to be a higher rate of implant visibility, capsular contracture, and other problems.
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Double bubble
A double bubble can happen with larger implants on a small based breast or when the fold is lowered. You will likely need a revision.
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Double bubble and a big implant.
Thank you for your photos and your question. It appears that the diameter of your implant exceeds the diameter of your natural breast, so you are seeing a breast sitting on top of the implant or double bubble. It is important to wait until you are further along in your healing because the ultimate implant position is still changing. Share your concerns with your PS and he or she will monitor this with you.
If you require future adustment options may include raising the fold...
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Breast implants and double bubbles
Your posted photos show that your implants lie below the breast crease especially in the inner half of the crease and especially on the right and the nipples point out at different angles from the midline. I suspect that part of the problem is that the implant base diameters are too wide for your chest. You will likely need revision surgery to repair the creases and replacement of the implants with smaller base diameter implants so that the crease repair is not stressed. If you do the...
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Double Bubble Deformity
As others have said, you have a double bubble deformity. This is the result of your breast fold being lowered during surgery and the implant has settled below the natural fold, leaving your native breast tissue sitting high on your implant. Unfortunately I have never seen this get better over time. In fact, the implant tends to drop even more over time and this may actually make the problem worse. I agree that you need to wait several more months before any decision can be made, but I think...
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Breast augmentation
Thanks for the question and photos. The "double bubble" you have noticed is due to the implant falling below the natural fold beneath your breast (the inframammary fold). You should definitely see your plastic surgeon again and discuss this with him or her. This problem is rare but has probably happened to all of us who perform many breast augmentation procedures. Unfortunately, the "double bubble" is not likely to correct itself with time...
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Double Bubble
Thanks for the photos. It appears that you have developed a "Double Bubble" deformity. This occurs when the implant has fallen below the breast fold. It is early in your postoperative course. However it is unlikely that this will improve with time. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon and follow his advice.
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Breast Augmentation and Implant Positioning?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to give you accurate advice after direct examination.
Based on your pictures, it appears that your breast implants have already “settled” below the inframammary fold areas. Although possible, I do not think it is likely that the natural breast tissue will “blend” in with your current planned over time.
Again, although it is too early to tell, it is possible...
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Double bubble deformity
Thanks for your inquiry. You have developed a double bubble deformity and in my experience it will not get better. Please discuss your options with your surgeon.
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Post op breast deformity
Tough problem. I would not expect your deformity to improve without a surgical revision. Your plastic surgeon would be in the best position to advise you. Best wishes
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