Breast Implants: Q&A

Ask a Question

Will Shape Normalize After Bilateral Breast Lateral Capsulorraphy?

I had Bilateral Lateral Capsulorraphy with implant exchange 10 days ago. I was silicone 250cc mod now 300cc Mod Plus profile. To center implants,Dr stitched many rows on sides & under,under was not planned in advance. I am very mis-shaped but just 10 days out. Underwire bra for 8 weeks day/night,dr's order. 1.nipples are much lower & close to fold? 2.Smaller & flatter now w/ lrgr implants? 3.deep groove/indentation that comes/goes on left breast? 4.left shape is not round at side, will it? 5.will breast fill in the fold area where stitched,very full on top? More pics on profile Answers?

Tags:

Comment on this

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by brisas in illinois

Doctor Answers (4)
Community Comments (0)

Breast Implant Revision May Take 3 Months To Normalize

Anytime a patient undergoes a major breast revision, with suturing and reinforcing of the pocket internally, it can take at least three months to fully settle. In general, the goal of securing the pocket is to slightly overdo what you expect so that as the tissues slightly stretch in the healing process, they will settle into the normal position. Just be patient with all the crazy indentations, nipple look, etc. By three months, I think you will be pleasantly surprised... more

Implant revision at 10 days

At ten days you are much too early to see the final results and some of that unevenness will probably disappear as things settle.

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant revision, remove, replace and capsulorrhaphy

This is extremely early after surgery, and in my experience, many of these early irregularities will tend to resolve as the breasts settle and skin relaxes. It is common to overcorrect the capsulorrhaphy initially in anticipation of long term laxity. I would wait at least 3-4 months to assess the results and defer any revisions for at least 6-9 months.

You might also like...

Real Stories

Excited but Nervous at the Same Time - Houston, TX

Hi ladies I'm 25 about 122lbs 5'3 and I have two little girls 6yrs and 10mon. I've been...

Before + After Photos

View 4258 Breast Implants photos

Revision Breast augmentation in Manhattan leaves breasts looking good right away.

Hi. I am sorry to sound discouraging, and your breasts will change over six months after revision breast augmentation. Perhaps, they will improve. But I am not optimistic about a great final result. This kind of surgery can be quite difficult.

Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

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.