Hello I had my BA 5 months ago (borderline lift. 385 hp, round textured DP) and i now have the waterfall affect. My original surgeon has offered to do a lift at a discounted rate. I saw another surgeon and he has said he can change the implant into a smaller anatomical and place it subfacially. He said that will give me a rounder breast. I am concerned as he said there is a big risk of rippling as my skin is thin. I have not breastfed yet and am worried about having a lift and doing that. Thanks
Answer: 5 months post op BA Based on your pre-op photo you required a lift. Many women are borderline and need to weigh the the risks and benefits of additional scars for a better breast shape.
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Answer: 5 months post op BA Based on your pre-op photo you required a lift. Many women are borderline and need to weigh the the risks and benefits of additional scars for a better breast shape.
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Breast revision for implants that are high and pseudoptosis Breast revision for implants that are high and pseudoptosis there are sevreral options depending on the experience of the surgeon. Lowering the fold is likely needed.a smaller implant in a lower and more medial position or anatomic implant are options.i wouldnt do only a lift as this implant appears too high
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August 30, 2014
Answer: Breast revision for implants that are high and pseudoptosis Breast revision for implants that are high and pseudoptosis there are sevreral options depending on the experience of the surgeon. Lowering the fold is likely needed.a smaller implant in a lower and more medial position or anatomic implant are options.i wouldnt do only a lift as this implant appears too high
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August 28, 2014
Answer: 5 months postoperative BA, suggestions for revision? Based on your preoperatively photos, you do have breast asymmetry with the breast folds at different level. You also have psedoptosis or sagging of lower pole breast tissue which your surgeon should've removed at the time of your augmentation. I personally would not recommend going to a smaller shaped implant. Don't see the reasoning how this would correct your current situation. I would do a lateral capsulorrhaphy (close down the lateral pocket slightly) and give you more cleavage. If your breasts are soft, I would use your current implants. You will need your implants lowered (they are too high, especially the right one) and might still need the sagging lower pole breast tissue removed. See a board certified plastic surgeon or seek yet another opinion. Good luck.
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August 28, 2014
Answer: 5 months postoperative BA, suggestions for revision? Based on your preoperatively photos, you do have breast asymmetry with the breast folds at different level. You also have psedoptosis or sagging of lower pole breast tissue which your surgeon should've removed at the time of your augmentation. I personally would not recommend going to a smaller shaped implant. Don't see the reasoning how this would correct your current situation. I would do a lateral capsulorrhaphy (close down the lateral pocket slightly) and give you more cleavage. If your breasts are soft, I would use your current implants. You will need your implants lowered (they are too high, especially the right one) and might still need the sagging lower pole breast tissue removed. See a board certified plastic surgeon or seek yet another opinion. Good luck.
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August 28, 2014
Answer: Breast lift needed or not A breast lift would fix the issue, but I do not blame you if you want to avoid the lift at this time. I would discuss all the options with your surgeon. I would probably try to lower your implants and enlarge the pocket in your lower breast by releasing the muscle from the breast tissue as in the duel plane if these are under the muscle, or just lower the implant if it is subglandular. You may likely need a lift at some point in the future. Good luck.
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August 28, 2014
Answer: Breast lift needed or not A breast lift would fix the issue, but I do not blame you if you want to avoid the lift at this time. I would discuss all the options with your surgeon. I would probably try to lower your implants and enlarge the pocket in your lower breast by releasing the muscle from the breast tissue as in the duel plane if these are under the muscle, or just lower the implant if it is subglandular. You may likely need a lift at some point in the future. Good luck.
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August 28, 2014
Answer: 5 months post op BA, I have waterfall affect. I have two options to fix it but not which one to pick. Any suggestion? Thank you for your questions and photos. It appears to me that the implants are sitting too high, and you could benefit from a capsulotomy or capsulectomy and lowering the implants to sit directly behind your breasts. I don't think the implant exchange to an anatomical implant will make much difference, and going with a smaller implant may help, but you may end up with a wider gap between your breasts. I would need to examine you to be sure, but I think lowering the implants would solve your problem. Good luck!
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August 28, 2014
Answer: 5 months post op BA, I have waterfall affect. I have two options to fix it but not which one to pick. Any suggestion? Thank you for your questions and photos. It appears to me that the implants are sitting too high, and you could benefit from a capsulotomy or capsulectomy and lowering the implants to sit directly behind your breasts. I don't think the implant exchange to an anatomical implant will make much difference, and going with a smaller implant may help, but you may end up with a wider gap between your breasts. I would need to examine you to be sure, but I think lowering the implants would solve your problem. Good luck!
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