I had my breast augmentation 8 months ago. I feel like they have fallen and left no fullness at the top. I had Mentor 405cc moderate plus extra under the muscle. Will I need a lift or stitching to obtain the fullness? Can I get the upper fullness just by swapping the implant for a larger size?
May 20, 2021
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Intellectual338385, 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
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May 20, 2021
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Intellectual338385, 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
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May 19, 2021
Answer: Larger implants I believe that the short answer to your question as to whether larger implants are the answer is 'no'. You are already, by the photos, in a over-dissected situation, with stretching of the lower breast skin. Larger implants will temporarily give you superior fullness, it is true, but the price will be lose of this fullness over time with further stretching of the lower pole skin. Take your pre photos and seek the opinions of experienced surgeons before making a decision. Best of luck, Leland Deane MD FACS
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May 19, 2021
Answer: Larger implants I believe that the short answer to your question as to whether larger implants are the answer is 'no'. You are already, by the photos, in a over-dissected situation, with stretching of the lower breast skin. Larger implants will temporarily give you superior fullness, it is true, but the price will be lose of this fullness over time with further stretching of the lower pole skin. Take your pre photos and seek the opinions of experienced surgeons before making a decision. Best of luck, Leland Deane MD FACS
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