I am 49 years old and had my very first BA with a BL two years ago at 47. I had tuberous breasts. My PS put Sientra 350 HP on my left side and 325MP on my right side. I have lost 30lbs since then and the asymmetry is very visible now and it is apparant that the right side breast is smaller. My PS said that it didn't look asymmetrical with a bra on which left me in tears. I got a second opinion and was told i need a BL/BA revision. Is this normal post weightloss?
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First, I would suggest getting an ultrasound to see if a seroma, excess fluid, is still present. It does appear to be larger in your photos. Second, that implant has bottomed out and needs to be tightened and uplifted from below. You might need an internal bra of mesh for better support. If no...
I would recommend a direct excision of the pigmented skin after the implants have fully settled (at least 1 year from the surgery). Another option would be to downsize the implant and perform another lift. I would find a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; ideally, one...
No, laser cuts or abraids tissue, but does not close. To get to the implant, the breast tissue much be opened as well as skin, and sutures are needed to close the area. Your body heals the cut area with scar tissue. Laser can be used after the wound has healed some to improve the scars.
