I am only 1 day post surgery but i'm very worried i have 'waterfall deformity' my implants sits very high and my natual breast tissue appears to be dropping over it. Im aware i need to allow time for the implant to settle and drop but im very worried as my pictures do not look like other pictures ive seen post op. i was previously a 12 B (full) with minor droop & implants were placed behind the muscles Allergan 325 CC round/textured/ high profile. Do i appear to have 'waterfall deformity'?
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September 18, 2023
Answer: "Waterfall" or "Snoopy" deformity 1 day post-op.
In order to see a visible change in size, a minimum of 60cc (2 ounces) must be considered for the slightest change. I generally have found (in thousands of breast augmentations patients over 25 years) that it takes 250cc to equal about one cup size, so going down by that amount would leave a...
Thank you for the question.
It would be in your best interest to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon in person. It may be that the use of a supportive bra and or supportive dressings may be helpful at this point. In the longer term, if the breast implant continues to...
Yes, more saline can be placed into a saline shell after the surgery to correct a size difference. I can usually do this under a local anesthetic in my certified ooperating room in one of my offices.