Are There Other Ways of Achieving Symmetrical Breasts Without Getting Scarred on the Outside?

My ps gave me two options, 1)To wear the post opt bra for three months, (as if its going to do anything now a year in a half later).2)That He can elevated my implant by making three little slits under my implant and suttering them with dissovable stiches that would elevated the implant. It's done in sweaden and its the "sweadish method". I dont want any scars underneath my breast. Perhaps through my areola or through my armpit wear the implant was origanally placed through...

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Barbed thread lift for breast sag

I appreciate your concerns and your question. Without a photo and not knowing how far you are out from surgery, I'm not sure this will address your question. First of all, getting breast implants to address breast sag is not usually a good idea. It can have good results in the short run, but after several years, the weight of the implants will cause them to fall with the breast and some women end up with a "rock-in-a-sock" phenomenon. If one breast has fallen... more

Sounds like you are describing a capsullorhaphy

Hello, It sounds like you are describing a breast pocket that is too low that needs to be repaired. This can be done through an incision around your areola. It is theoretically possible that it can be done through the armpit incision but it would be very difficult to do so well. All the best, Dr Repta

Achieving breast symmetry

Breast asymmetry can occur in many forms and degrees. Apparently you have breast implants. If the nipple/areolar complexes are fairly even, then replacing one of the implants with one that matches the other breast would be the best way with your request to have no scar underneath the breast. Another possiblility would be liposuction of the one that is too large or even fat grafts to the small one by someone with a history of success with this procedure. If they look pretty even now with... more

It sounds like you have bottomed out

Sometimes the implant pocket descends making the breast implant lower on one side, causing asymmetry. This almost always has to be fixed surgically with a scar on the breast or areola. Aside from this, asymmetry after an otherwise uncomplicated breast augmentation is usually directly proportional to the degree of asymmetry present in the pre-augmented breasts. The breasts are rarely if ever completely symmetric. This natural asymmetry has to do with the shape of the... more

Implant Asymmetry

It is impossible to achieve exact symmetry after implant surgery. Breasts are like snowflakes, no 2 breasts are alike, even on the same person. With implant surgery we try very hard to make the breasts as even as possible. Unfortunately, implants and breasts do change with time due to stretching of the skin, weight loss and gain, pregnancy and breast feeding. Sometimes an excellent result immediately after the procedure changes and a revision procedure is necessary... more

Important to understand options and Realistic Goals before revision surgery

Hi there- Without knowing more about your situation, like what you looked like before surgery, the details of your procedure, and what you look like now, it is very difficult to give you good advice, or even answer your question... On the other hand, I think it is very important for you to understand that depending on your preoperative appearance, it may not be possible to achieve complete symmetry until and unless you are in need of a breast lift (with scars on the breasts)... more

Treatment for "bottoming out"

It sounds like one of your implants has "bottomed out" The pocket on this side is lower and can be treated by a variety of techniques, from open surgery to minimally invasive techniqies. The less invasive, the lower the success rate is the general theme. Best of luck Dr Delvecchio Bostonbreastcenter.com

Limited options for revision after axillary placement of breast implants

Unfortunately there are very limited options for revision surgery after breast implants are placed through the armpit (axilla). It sounds like one of your implants has dropped. The suture method is probably the best thing to try and should not leave much of a scar. If it doesn't work then you would need a capsulorrhaphy with a periareolar or inframammary incision.

Breast Asymmetry

Without the benefit of a more complete history and photographs to get a more complete understanding of the issue, I will assume that one implant is lower than the other. If this is the case and your breasts were relatively symmetrical to begin with, then procedure to tighten the breast implant capsule may be beneficial in improving the implant position and overall symmetry. This sounds like the procedure you were told about, not sure about the "Swedish" explanation though. You are... more

Are there ways of acheiving symmetry without external scars?

Hi Jen, The answer to your question is yes, but it depends on the situation. It might be possible to suture the pocket to elevate the implant using a peri areolar incision. Pls discuss this approach with your PS. Good Luck.

BREAST IMPLANT POSITION

It sounds from your question that one implant is lower than the other. Your surgeon is suggesting a simple method to correct the asymmetry. This approach can be done in the office just with local anesthesia. There is no quarantee that this will be successful but it may be worth a try. The other option is to return to the operating room and have a formal repositing procedure. There is more cost associated with returning to the operating room to correct this problem. more

Breast asymmetry correction without scar

I'm sorry to tell you that every surgery involves scarring. I do not use the infraxillary approach after saving the life of a patient who almost bled to death after this surgery by a non-board certified, non-plastic surgeon. That patient still visits every year to thank me for enabling her to watch her children grown up. The periareolar approach can scar beautifully or terribly. If you've already undergone surgery via this approach, it may be the most reasonable method for revision... more

Symmetry after Breast Augmentation

Unfortunately, I don't understand the nature of your breast asymmetry (without examination or pictures it is difficult to give you good advice). I also don't understand the advice your plastic surgeon has given you (neither sounds like typical ways of improving breast symmetry). I would suggest resubmitting your question with pictures and/or a second opinion with a experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Best wishes.