Breast implant revision to correct waterfall deformity - Can my implants be moved to dual plane or will I need to heal first?

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I am going to under go a revision surgery as I am having a waterfall deformity as well as my implants are much to high and nearly reach my collarbone. Currently they are fully under the muscles but I want a dual plane placement instead. Is this even possible considering the muscle is already detached? Will I have to have them removed and replaced after the healing process?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kaylen.b,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The implants should be able to be relocated during your procedure. However, please ask your surgeon who has examined you what he/she recommends for you.

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