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Bottomed out after breast lift/330 implants. Want to go up to 370-400 cc. Bottom out again possibly? Internal shelf needed?

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needsurgeryasap3Feb 9, 2024

Bottomed out after lift plus 330 cc implants. Can I go up to 370-400 cc implants without bottoming out again?

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Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast)

Hi, sorry to hear that you have been through a difficult time following your surgery. It is difficult to ascertain the problem purely based on photographs alone, but it is likely that there is a combination of problems here; implant malposition and an uplift procedure that has not taken into...

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Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast)

If you are willing to accept lower volume breasts in order to be without implants then an explantation and uplift procedure is potentially the right option for you. This would leave you with additional scars on the breast, but may achieve a more uplifted look without the need for breast implants...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

The profile of the implant will not make much difference. The weight of the implant is causing you the pain. You may benefit from smaller implants more than the shape change. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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Gianfranco Frojo, MD

Would recommend another breast lift. This may also require placement of internal support as that appears to be a rather large implant that will need more support than just skin. You may need some internal support as well such as Galaflex. I would find a surgeon certified by the American Board of...

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Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast)

Hi, sorry to hear that you had a difficult time following your breast surgery. You would benefit from implant revision surgery, specifically to reinforce the inframammary fold, and exchange and reposition the implants. With revision surgery, you may wish to consider an implant with a round base...

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Implant massage and bands are proven ineffective at prevention or treatment of abnormal scarring (capsular contracture), nor are they necessary for normal healing. Photos and word descriptions are insufficient in making a diagnosis of your problem, and only in person examination will help you. I...

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