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I Am Unhappy with How Close my Breasts Are, Had Them Done 5 Mth Ago when is the Best Time to Get Them Redone?

asked 9 months ago by Snj in gainesville in Gainesville, Fl
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 308 times
Tags: 5 months post-op, timing, unhappy

Also my PS isn't wanting to talk about fixing them he feels they look good, but I am not happy. Should I keep trying to talk to him or should I go an talk to another PS?

13 answers to I Am Unhappy with How Close my Breasts Are, Had Them Done 5 Mth Ago when is the Best Time to Get Them Redone?

Breasts too close together/ second opinions

Breasts that are too close together can be difficult to repair. There are good techniques for such repair but they are not nearly as straightforward as the original surgery. I agree with my colleagues that your surgeon usually only wants the best for you and would be the best person to keep your costs down. it is difficult to render an opinion on your result without photos. However if and your surgeon disagree about the quality of your result then your only option... more

Jay Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant revision

Photos would be helpful but if you feel that the implants are too close at 5 months, time will not change that opinion. A narrower diameter implant is generally the best way to go making sure that what you have is not a symmastia problem which is harder to fix. Your doctor would probably provide the best pricing for your revision but you might need to get another opinion also.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.randcosmeticsurgery.com

Breasts Too Close Together...

Without photos showing your problem graphically, it's difficult to fully understand what may be happening. Having said that I would conjecture the following 2 scenarios: Your implants may be excessively wide for your chest, and, if placed in front of your muscles, may have required making a surgical pocket very close to your cleavage line. If this is the case, exchanging to smaller diameter implants placed behind the muscles would serve to separate them from each other... more

Charles Gruenwald, MD
Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon

Revision breast surgery

It is often best to go back to your original surgeon if you have faith in his skills. He/she I am sure only wants the best result for you, and in most cases will work with you to keep the cost down.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pictures would help us to give you better answer

Your results depend on the breast anatomy and your surgeons skill. If you are not happy with your results and your surgeon does not see the issues that you want to be fixed,you can get a second opinion.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Dissatisfaction with breast surgery

I imagine that the appearance of your breasts will not change substantially after 5 months. You did not say whether or not you had an augmentation, lift, or both. If you had a lift, there may be some ongoing changes. It is probably reasonable to consider a revision at this point, but you need to be sure that what is bothering you can indeed be "fixed." Since I cannot refer to any photographs it is difficult to ascertain what you mean by "too close... more

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

The best time for breast revision after implants

After five to six months it is unlikely that your result will change and if you are unhappy and feel you have given yourself enough time to let things adjust and settle in, it is reasonable to consider revision. It appears that your surgeon does not share your view concerning your result. It would be nice to continue the discussion with him, but a second opinion may help you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Revision

You should see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and be evaluated. The typical time period to wait is 1 year. If you were close before surgery, you will likely be closer after surgery, and the bigger the implant, the closer they will be.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Unhappy with implants being too close

It is hard to comment without your photos. Your implant position will not change much after 5 months of undergoing the surgery. If you have symmastia, it is a challenging to correct but fixable. Depending on how the initial implants are placed, implants can be positioned in different plane or sutures can be placed medially. you and your plastic surgeon need to have a discussion and be on the same page. If you feel that you and your plastic surgeon disagree, then... more

Sugene Kim, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Breast surgery revision

I would suggest that you continue to communicate calmly and in a non-accusatory fashion with your plastic surgeon. If he/she suggests that no further surgery is necessary, keep an open mind because sometimes trying to make the situation better may end up causing you more problems (“The enemy of good is better"). If you are still in doubt, it won't hurt to seek another consultation but make sure you're working with a well experienced, ethical board-certified plastic... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Second Opinion For Redo Augmentation

It sounds as if you and your plastic surgeon are not on the same page regarding whether or not you are a candidate for reoperation after your augmentation. It is difficult without photos to know with whom to agree. You certainly should obtain a second opinion. Be forewarned, however, that the other plastic surgeon may agree with your original surgeon.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant revision - too close.

At 5 months out, you certainly may have a corrective procedure. Without photos, it is difficult to judge if the implants are "too close." If you are unhappy with your breasts and your surgeon does not feel there is much he can do to help you, I recommend seeking a second opinion.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

Unhappy after breast augmentation

It is hard to advise you without photos. You and your surgeon should be on the same page. If you are unhappy and the surgeon is happy you may want to seek a second opinion.