After explantation and paying for a lift, my breasts look deformed: What recourse do I have, I am emotionally drained? (Photo)

I agree with the first two doctors responding. It's too early to tell.It's good that the volume is pushed up because it will come down. The shape will dramatically improve with time. This means multiple months.It can be frustrating but be patient.Sometimes revision procedures are necessary but not usually.I expect all will be well!Dr Chris Saunders

I think that you really just have to wait and see.  It is way too early to know what things will look like.  One of the difficulties with certain breast lift/ reduction procedures is that the end result is not seen early on. Often times the surgeon will intentionally over-correct knowing that it will settle out.  It takes time for swelling to resolve, for tissue to relax, and for gravity to pull things down. I realize it takes faith on your part.  It is not to say that a revision may not be required to touch things up, but now is not even close to the time to make that call.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  You had enough trust in them to have surgery.  Have the same that they will follow through on this with you.

Thank you for your question.Three weeks is no time at all.  Wait three months to assess results.



Follow your surgeon's instructions.



I hope this helps.

I have to agree with one of the other docs that answered already, except that I would say the right procedure may have been chosen, but poorly executed.  I have seen this before when other surgeons seem to have a poor design for the vertical lift in the first place, or did an insufficient creation of a breast mound with your tissue before closing.  I've repaired many!  The good news is that this can be "fixed" with a revision of the lift.  Try to find a surgeon with extensive experience with vertical lifts.

 Although your concerns are understandable, I think that you may be pleasantly surprised what your breasts look like several months from now. At this point, continued patience and time are your “best friends”. Again, don't be surprised if you are pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed. Best wishes. 

Was your surgeon a boarded Plastic Surgeon??? Appears as the wrong lifting operation was done in your case. Sorry... 

At three weeks post explanation you are still early in the game and need to allow things to settle first to see how things adjust.  Good luck.

you look like you are a recent post op patient as you still have steri strips on. I would recommend you do nothing for now, and let things heal. The body does amazing things when you let it. Give things a few months and then re-evaluate where the results are then. Swelling needs to subside and things change.