Breast lift gone bad - is this fixable? (Photo)

I'm sorry you are unhappy with your breast lift. You could consider downsizing the areola but there is no guarantee that the tissue won't stretch again. At one year post op you could consider scar revision to help improve your results. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

The areolas can be corrected with permanent buried sutures. There is some asymmetry, but it may not be to the point where it is worth a further large surgery. You do appear to have some bottoming out, which leads to an apparent rise in the nipples. This may be due to weak skin and dermis from significant weight loss, or not wearing supportive bras. In any case, seek the care of a board certified plastic surgeon, and get the expert help you need.

Your scars can be revised in an attempt to make them look better but there is no guarantee. If you have enough fat, you could undergo fat transfer to create a more symmetrical appearance.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

A breast lift revision, also known as a mastopexy revision, is a surgical procedure that addresses aesthetic and practical issues with the breasts: Reshaping: The breast tissue is reshaped to improve contour and firmness Repositioning: The nipples are repositioned to a more attractive location Scar removal: Excess scar tissue is removed or minimized Implant replacement: Implants can be removed and replaced with new ones, or the size or shape of the implant can be changed Symmetry: The breasts are readjusted to create symmetry Dog ear removal: Excess skin that forms at the end of scars is removed The procedure is similar to the initial breast lift surgery, and typically uses the same incision route. However, depending on the individual, less extensive surgery may be performed. Breast lift revision is a major surgery that requires a period of recovery, including wearing a compression bra and taking time off from work and exercise. It's recommended to wait at least six months before deciding to have a breast lift revision.

Dear jasminoxo,
I'm sorry for your dissatisfaction and emotional distress. There are a few things that we are missing and a few points to be made. Your preoperative photos and information on breast lift technique used would be helpful. The breasts/nipple/areolae, on almost every woman, are not symmetrical. The old quip, "they are sisters, not twins," might apply. Your scars, although maybe unsightly right now, are not fully matured and will likely improve with further healing. A revision to reduce your areolae and medialize your nipples somewhat is not out of the question, but would be contingent on the information above and an in person evaluation of your skin characteristics. Good luck!

To make an accurate assessment regarding the outcome of any plastic surgery procedure, we usually need to see a complete set of proper before and after pictures.
If you don’t have before, and after pictures, then ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took.
If the nipple position was placed too high during a previous breast lift, then lowering the nipple position is indeed going to be challenging.
Have in person consult with plastic surgeons in your community for second opinion consultations come prepared to bring with you a complete set of property before and after pictures and a copy of your previous operative report.
These are all part of your medical record that you can request from your previous provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD