Fix snoopy by lowering crease and implant?

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I'm 1 week post op and have a bit of snoopy. It's not too bad on one side but I'm wondering if it could be fixed by lowering the crease and implant by a centimetre or two? I'm happy with the position of my nipple so I think a lift would make my nipple too high. It's just a bit squishy at the bottom where my implant could fill out a bit more. They are textured so I doubt they'll drop much. If my guess is a possible fix, is it a fairly straight forward procedure?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. At one week post op you have a lot of healing and settling yet to do- even with textured. It really is too soon to know how they will settle. I recommend that you follow up with your Plastic Surgeon and evaluate again closer to 6 months.All the best

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast) · Answer

Hi there,It is too early at only 1 week post op to judge the cosmetic outcome of your breast augmentation surgery. It is expected to have some form of swelling at your current stage of recovery, and that could also be influenced by the associated surgical technique - e.g. extra muscular spasm if you had a dual plane/submuscular approach and choice of implants especially with high or extra high projection implants etc.It is therefore too premature to advise for any revision work to be done at this early post operative stage. It'll also be best for you to voice your concern at your next follow up visit with your surgeon.Best wishesEllis Choy

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

You might be able to lower the fold a little, but then you risk having a double bubble.  You probably need a lift.  Nevertheless I would not recommend anything for at least 6 months to allow the implants to "mesh" with the breast.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

You should probably wait until 3-6months post op to consider any revisions. Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon!

Kiran Polavarapu, MD · Answer

At one week, it is VERY early to judge your results. I would not even recommend considering revision surgery at this time. Give yourself some time to heal and your body to recover before you judge your look. Talk to your board certified plastic surgeon about your concerns and he/she will guide you through this journey.

Fix snoopy by lowering crease and implant?

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