Seeking revision advice. Failed breast lift?

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Breat lift dermal suspension March 2021. Post op infection in right breast, totally healed. Breasts lower than expected, low IMF, no upper pole (which the dermal suspension was supposed to provide), tissue falling lateral, left breast lower and misshapen. Bilateral nipples medial. Frustrated. How to fix? Also got panniculectomy and will need scar revision and dog ear excision.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your result is actually a good one. I'm not sure what you don't like. Perhaps a photo with your arms down at the side will give a more accurate idea

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear PicklesNOlives,
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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