Breast implant revision 6 months ago - do I need another revision? (photos)

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I had a breast lift with replacement of my implants from saline to silicone (both over the muscle) six months ago. The first pictures are after, the last three are before. Before, my right implant had a mild capsular contraction and sat higher and rounder with more upper pole volume. Now after the revision, my left implant is higher and rounder and firmer. It was like that from the beginning, and has not improved in six months. Do I need another revision? I am not happy with the asymmetry.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SidneyA,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You might ask your surgeon if ultrasound therapy might be helpful to lower the raised side. Otherwise, you will need surgery to either lower the higher side or raise the lower side.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Doing selfie photos does not give an accurate depiction of your breasts. Either have new photos taken without you holding the phone camera or better yet seek in person consultations. I agree you may need revision of your left side (in photos) with re capsule surgery and re lifting.

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