Prior to my revision in May 2021, I had a double bubble and animation deformity. During my surgery, the double bubble line was scored and the muscle was released more. It seems that on one side the muscle was released too far and it feels like the muscle that is left is straining to function. I'm in discomfort almost all day. This started about 3 months after surgery. Can the muscle be reattached if it was released too far? My surgeon prescribed anti-inflammatories and rest but it's not working.
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You did not show your before photos, but I suspect you were uneven as well. When uneven, it may be impossible to make the breasts exactly the same. Although your photos are not clear and your arms are raised, you may have some excess breast in the lower aspect on one side. I would go back to...
You did not show photos, so I cannot be specific. However, with the anchor incision, healing is more challenged because of the two incisions and the length. Also, the breast of your dominant side is subjected to more stress. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon and follow his/her...
Adding more tissue, like a fat transfer, would probably do better in the long run, especially if your tissue is thinned from being stretched with implants.
