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Should I Wait for These Double Bubble Effect to Correct Itself? (photo)

I had a breast implant 8 days ago. The double bubble appeared on the following day after the surgery. I have talked to my doctor about my concerns and he said my breasts would correct themself in 2 months without any further surgery. I'm scared and stressing out. Is that true they will improve themself without other surgery? Should I look for an other doctor now? Thank you!

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Breast Implant Double Bubble Will Not Correct In Time-Revision Needed

Thank you for your question. I am truly sorry to tell you that the double bubble after Breast Implant Surgery will not correct with time, taping, compression bra or other device. The Inframammary Ligament which holds the breast and implant in the proper position has been violated and must be reconstructed. A revision is necessary and if done properly will restore you to a very nice result.

Double Bubble

It looks unlikely that this shape will correct without further surgery. I would suggest after an appropriate amount of time that you consider surgery to improve the shape.

You will need revision

Sorry about your results. I agree with some of the doctors below that no matter what you do your double bubble will not be corrected unless you do another surgery. It is best to wait at least 6 months to allow complete healing and then repair the infra mammary folds. Talk to your doctor first and get second opinions. When choosing your plastic surgeon have them show you before/after of similar cases to yours which they have corrected; no photos means no surgery. more

Andre Aboolian, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

There is no way this will correct itself.

Double bubble deformities do not correct themselves. Although I usually recommend waiting 6-12 months prior to most breast implant revisions, you may want to do yours sooner. Otherwise, your implants could actually migrate further toward your abdomen.

Double Bubble following breast aug.

Thanks very much for your question. Unfortunately, I have to agree with many of the other answers, I think you will need corrective surgery. The question then becomes not if but when should further surgery be preformed. You either need to correct things in the immediate period, or you should wait for 3 months or so to allow for things to heal prior to any further surgery in the area.

Bottoming out not likely to go away with time

You have very significant bottoming out of the implants. I doubt this will get better with time. It doesn't hurt to wait but I would be surprised if you don't need more surgery. see video

Double Bubble

Hello Tes122, We surgeons that read and answer posts have a duty to give the best, unbiased answers possible, so that the poster can make the best decisions for herself. Some of us can be more direct or forceful in our comments than others. Most of us are aware that you are nervous or concerned, and even scared, so we try not to elicit more anxiety than you're already experiencing. I want to tell you that you shouldn't be scared, but you will need another surgery to... more

Bottoming out

Bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the natural breast file and you develop a double bubble. Sometimes if you wear a band ( thongbra) it may correct this problem. Best to ask your surgeon. If not, you likely will need revision surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will double bubble correct itself?

Your double bubble will not correct itself and you will need additional surgery. This is not a minimal double bubble which could go on to heal on its own. I think you need to have a serious discussion with your plastic surgeon as this represents overdissection of the pockets bilaterally. Unfortunately, you are in a bind because, if you go elsewhere, you will be paying twice for the operation but, if you stay with your surgeon, you may have already lost confidence. If... more

"Double Bubble"

It is possible for a small double bubble to self-correct over time but I am afraid this will not be the case for you. Taping the skin below your original breast fold may help, but I think the best treatment at this time would be a strong surgical compression garment for the breast that has a tight elastic band that will help push the implants back up to your original fold. This may reduce the problem but probably will not fix it. Once the swelling and inflammation have resolved you will need... more

Double bubble after breast augmentation

Unfortunately, it is unlikely this will correct itself with time. The pockets were overdissected inferiorly causing this deformity. If your surgeon tapes you tightly to try to close off the pockets and has you wear a snug bra that will lift the implants, there is chance this will improve, but it must be done right away. The longer you wait, the more likely it will be that this will need a second operation. If your surgeon is not willing to tape you up, find another... more

Double bubble correction

I would agree with several other posts here. This can happen, and will usually require surgery to fix the folds. The good news is you are early after your surgery and the capsule hasn't really established itself yet. If the folds underneath are continuously and diligently supported 24/7 with underwire bra, taping, padding, etc., there may be a chance that you could avoid surgery. See your plastic surgeon immediately, or get another opinion.

Double bubble after breast augmentation

Your implants are placed too low for your breast. This may be a result of selecting too large of an implant size. The larger the implant the greater the diameter of the implant and thus the inframammary fold needs to be lowered more. The more the fold is lowered the more visible the double bubble. If the ligaments that make up the double bubble has been adequately released and there is minimal internal scar formation then the double bubble will efface over a two to... more

Benjamin Chu, MD

12 reviews

Honolulu Plastic Surgeon

Double bubble early after surgery

What you are showing won't correct without surgery unless you get right back in to your doctor for assistance with a properly fit underwire bra and other splinting measures. It looks like they tried to lower your crease to avoid the lift you needed. Personally, I would have protected the crease and encouraged you to have a lift. Just my preferred way to handle your starting point.

Should I Wait for These Double Bubble Effect to Correct Itself

Your concern is valid in that the implants are lower than the breast fold, and it may well be that you will need to consider surgery at some point to fix these. But it is, fortunately, early enough that the capsule around the implant has not yet formed. It is possible to avoid the need for surgery by mechanically supporting the fold with a combination of taping and underwire bra support. These should be used to push the implant above the fold. Wearing these for several weeks 24 hours, 7... more

Double Bubble Early After Breast Augmentation

Judging from your pictures, perhaps the use of a suspensory device such as a tight bra or something of that nature my be of help. If not corrected by this then the only option for correction at that point would be by surgical. I would suggest to continue to follow up with your surgeon and make sure to address your concerns rather than trying to change surgeons early in your recovery. Should a revision become necessary then at that point you may want to seek a second opinion. Thank... more

Breast implants placed too low will not correct themselves over time.

The photograph demonstrates breast implants whose bottoms appear well below the infra mammary crease. If my impression is correct this is not going to change.

Correction of Double Bubble after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Your anxiety is certainly understandable. At this point, unfortunately, there is not much to do but to exercise patience and allow for several additional months to pass. Although I hope your plastic surgeon is correct, I again would share your concerns about the long-term contour of the breasts. Assuming you have been taken care of by a board-certified plastic surgeon, I do not think that it is necessary to find another surgeon at... more

Breast Implants and Double Bubble at 8 Days

8 days is still early, but there is an issue here. Sometimes the fold can be supported and correct the double bubble deformity with tape or something similar. If this does not work, a revision would be appropriate. Find a board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA