I had a breast lift with implants one year ago. Did my surgeon mess up? (Photo)

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Had a breast lift and implants roughly one year ago, we have revisited the surgeon with concerns about nipple alignment which he performed a "repair" on to level them out somewhat. We were also concerned that the left breast never fell into place properly and addressed this with him. He seemed unconcerned and stated it was due to an overly tight pec muscle that was causing the strange shape at the bottom of the breast, and that he could perform a surgery to "weaken" the muscle, did he mess up?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear waffle963,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You appear to have developed a capsule on your higher side which may happen even with the best surgeon.  Oral Accolate and external ultrasound treatments can be tried to see if you can avoid surgery to open the capsule.  The capsule formation is a risk to every breast with implants and not because your surgeon "messed up."  Once the implant is lowered into its proper place, your areolae may be more even.

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