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4 Weeks Post Op BA and Concerned; They Are Uneven and Rippling?

I had 450 high profile silicone implants above the muscle to avoid a lift. My left side has dropped but the right is still higher than I would like. I am sure i just need more time but I am worried about them not looking even. I have noticed the last few days rippling has occured on the left side now. I am really stressing about how this will turn out. I could have done a lift but did not want the scars that leaves. Now I am worried this will look worse!! Help!

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Avoiding The Lift In Breast Augmentation Surgery

When attempting to avoid the scars from a lift in one who really needs it, be aware there are tradeoffs. There is no alternative solution to the management of the sagging breast with an implant that does not have its own set of problems. Perceived high implant position due to breast tissue falling off of the front of the implant and being able to feel implant rippling are the two most common problems seen after breast augmentation done alone in the sagging breast. You need to give the result... more

Concerns about Results of Breast Augmentation Surgery?

I'm sorry to hear about the problems/concerns you have. Unfortunately, I think you may be experiencing some of the issues surrounding sub glandular breast augmentation done in order to “avoid a breast lift”. At this point, there's not much to do; patients will be required for several months before you see the final results of surgery. At that point, you may want to visit with a few well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who will be able to advise you... more

ROM exercises and a bandeau may help your high breast implant

Hi Mandy, Thanks for the question. It s unfortunate that you chose a large implant in the submammry plane because you were ptotic. It sound from your description that you had thin breasts that were empty and droopy. A mastopexy combined with a submusular implant may have provided a great surgical correction with minimal negative sequelae. I know that everyone worries about the scars. Done properly, the scars can be placed just around the areola or around... more

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Ripples after Breast Augmentation

Hello, I am sorry you are having such problems. The root of all your problems is in the first sentence of your post: 'I had 450 high profile silicone implants above the muscle to avoid a lift.' I've made it a mission in my realself.com life to educate women about the realities of breast surgery, debunk misconceptions, and clearify difficult issues, however, people like yourself still have surgery that was not right for them. There is no replacing a lift... more

Breast Implant Concerns

Thank you for your questions. A photo would have been helpful, but there are a few things that may help you. You are still early in the post-op healing phase so the height asymmetry may resolve. Your surgeon may teach you breast massages to try to even them out. As far as the rippling goes, it's hard to say without seeing you, but unfortunately, any implant can ripple. The high profile ones have the lowest chance of rippling, but they aren't perfect... more

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