I did an T-verted mastopexy with implants mentor high profile 300cc. I understand that the implants have not dropped yet but they look horrible. Can a qualified doctor please tell me if this is normal? My doctor and I have bad communication problems and he tells me that we can do a revision when it has gone 8 weeks total. Is it too soon to get a revision? Is it possible that this can be a good result and that I will not need a revision? Now I am 6 weeks post op
Answer: Mastopexy I’m sorry to hear of your experience, especially of the poor communication with your doctor. Every plastic surgeon has a different opinion, but I think the consensus is that waiting closer to 6 months results in better success of subsequent revision surgery if needed. based on your photos, it seems that you have some form of capsular contracture occurring, which is preventing the implant from falling off into the bottom of where the pocket was designed, behind the breast. At that time, most of the contractile/distorting shrinking forces have subsided before proceeding. After six months, most of the contractile/distorting shrinking forces have subsided but this could be a longer process, depending on your particular case. Consequently, with no expansile force behind the newly lifted T junction scar, the scar itself is not able to round out the way you want. In the meantime, I would ask your surgeon about Accolate or similar medication, which will help the softening the breast encapsulation, as well as breast implant displacement exercises.
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Answer: Mastopexy I’m sorry to hear of your experience, especially of the poor communication with your doctor. Every plastic surgeon has a different opinion, but I think the consensus is that waiting closer to 6 months results in better success of subsequent revision surgery if needed. based on your photos, it seems that you have some form of capsular contracture occurring, which is preventing the implant from falling off into the bottom of where the pocket was designed, behind the breast. At that time, most of the contractile/distorting shrinking forces have subsided before proceeding. After six months, most of the contractile/distorting shrinking forces have subsided but this could be a longer process, depending on your particular case. Consequently, with no expansile force behind the newly lifted T junction scar, the scar itself is not able to round out the way you want. In the meantime, I would ask your surgeon about Accolate or similar medication, which will help the softening the breast encapsulation, as well as breast implant displacement exercises.
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Answer: Revision surgery Dear Dynamic943833,
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April 20, 2023
Answer: Is it too soon to get a revision? Most surgeons would recommend waiting up to six months before having a revision. There are many advantages to waiting. One, is that the appearance will likely improve over time and many patients no longer require a revision. Second, even those that do have a revision will often require a lesser procedure. Finally, waiting six months also allows the surgeon to work with more normal tissues, leading to better healing and more predictable outcomes.
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April 20, 2023
Answer: Is it too soon to get a revision? Most surgeons would recommend waiting up to six months before having a revision. There are many advantages to waiting. One, is that the appearance will likely improve over time and many patients no longer require a revision. Second, even those that do have a revision will often require a lesser procedure. Finally, waiting six months also allows the surgeon to work with more normal tissues, leading to better healing and more predictable outcomes.
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April 4, 2023
Answer: Revision Thanks for your question! You do have to allow time for things to heal and the implants to settle; however, I do think a revision will be in your future to correct the lower pole. Best of luck!
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April 4, 2023
Answer: Revision Thanks for your question! You do have to allow time for things to heal and the implants to settle; however, I do think a revision will be in your future to correct the lower pole. Best of luck!
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April 3, 2023
Answer: Revision timing I'm sorry you are having issues regarding your surgery. I encourage you to wait longer before considering a revision. There will be changes ahead as your tissues heal and swelling resolves. You still may need a revision in the future, however giving yourself more time to heal will give a more complete view of what needs to be done in order to improve your results.
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April 3, 2023
Answer: Revision timing I'm sorry you are having issues regarding your surgery. I encourage you to wait longer before considering a revision. There will be changes ahead as your tissues heal and swelling resolves. You still may need a revision in the future, however giving yourself more time to heal will give a more complete view of what needs to be done in order to improve your results.
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