What is Wrong with my Left Breast? (photo)

Hi, I am 5ft 4 and 114lbs. I had a BA and tummy tuck 5 months ago. My PS felt that the optimal implants for me were the Allergan Silicone 335HP. He also said that I did not need a lift . I am quite happy with the outcome but one thing bothers me. The breast tissue on my left breast tissue droops over the implant. It has gotten better over time but has not resolved completely. Will it keep improving with time or is this the final result? What needs to be done to fix it?

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5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in silicone implant 5 months post-op 110-129 lbs

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Post Operative Breast Asymmetry

Thank you for the question and your picture. Looking at the photo you have provided it appears that you have what is known as a double bubble deformity. This is a crease that is formed when your implants rests below your old inframammary (lower breast) crease. You will most likely require a revision of your left breast by releasing the lower edge of the muscle and/or reducing the skin envelope of the breast. While no-one can be sure as to how much more improvement you will see in time,... more

Mommy makeover - opinion

You have a double- bubble deformity. The breast implant you have inserted was either too big for your breast or has slid inferiorly with time. I don't see where your incision was made, however I repair these with an incision along that fold under your breast. I remove the implant, reestablish the pocket by suturing the fold into position and reinserting the implant. I add additional sutures to support your implant to prevent recurrence. You may also... more

Concerned 5 months after surgery

The implant on your left side looks a bit higher than your right. I don't think it will change much from this point. I would massage downward. If it doesn't change in another few months you might need a revision. Stay in contact with your surgeon.

Left Breast--double bubble

Overall I am looking at a nice result, though not seeing pre-op photos makes it hard to say mow much improvement there is! It looks like you have what is called a "double bubble" on the left. Looking closely on the right it looks as if there might have been one there too but it may have stretched out during the post-op period. This indentation is from the original breast fold. There are a number of things that your surgeon can do to improve this if it bothers you enough, and these... more

Breast augmentation revision

The left implant sits higher than the right and the left fold looks higher than the right. Correction will require lowering the implant and fold and releasing the lower half of the breast mound so it can wrap around the implant. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor... more

Double bubble may require a breast lift to correct.

Your left breast inframammary crease remains more visible than your right, and this "double bubble" may improve (stretch out and become less visible as a discrete line separate from your new crease) over time. However, at 5 months post-op, most of your healing, softening, settling, and scar maturation has occurred, so major improvements are unlikely. This can be a difficult problem to correct without tightening of your skin brassiere (a breast lift), which requires more surgery,... more

What is Wrong with my Left Breast?

The posted result looks good. As the "slight" asymmetry of the left breast and your very excellent description stated you will need i my opinon a left lift to improve the dropping off effect.

Fold issue

It is difficult to comment without poperative photos , but it appears the fold on the left was lower but the old crease is intact. This may improve with time but may also need revisional surgery to correct. Continue aggressive massage.

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From your picture its looks like you have what’s called a double bubble. It’s your old breast crease. It can be addressed with a breast band and some pressure. If that doesn’t correct it your surgeon might have to do it surgically.

Options for Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation/tummy tuck operations. Given that your concerns have gradually improved with time, I would suggest continued patience at this point. At some point however, you may benefit from revisionary breast surgery to improve the situation. Definitive advice will best be provided after direct examination. Options may include modification of the breast tissue that “droops” over the breast implant ( for examples... more