Hello! I had a breast lift with augmentation 10 months ago and my left implant didn’t drop and fluff. My surgeon suggested a revision to take a bit more skin off but now he doesn’t respond. Will doing massages and pushing the implants down/wearing the compressive band help at this time? I stopped doing massages months ago and wore the medical bra almost non-stop, with few exceptions. Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
Answer: Implant not dropping after 10 months Dear Versatile976191, 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
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Answer: Implant not dropping after 10 months Dear Versatile976191, 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
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March 22, 2024
Answer: Revision surgery At this point you will probably need revision surgery. Return to your original surgeon or please find another one.
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March 22, 2024
Answer: Revision surgery At this point you will probably need revision surgery. Return to your original surgeon or please find another one.
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March 20, 2024
Answer: Breasts Removing skin will not put the implant in a lower place. I would suggest trying oral Accolate and external ultrasounds treatments to soften the capsule, plus your massages and chest band.
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March 20, 2024
Answer: Breasts Removing skin will not put the implant in a lower place. I would suggest trying oral Accolate and external ultrasounds treatments to soften the capsule, plus your massages and chest band.
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March 11, 2024
Answer: Revision of your surgery It seems you could have very nice result if the left implant is lowered. I cannot tell without a good exam whether the soft tissue needs to be revised. I do not think any special bras or band were massaging will change your current results.
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March 11, 2024
Answer: Revision of your surgery It seems you could have very nice result if the left implant is lowered. I cannot tell without a good exam whether the soft tissue needs to be revised. I do not think any special bras or band were massaging will change your current results.
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March 11, 2024
Answer: Circumareola approach After 10 months, if the implant has not dropped it is unlikely that it will. Your areolas are at a different level as well. You would benefit from a circumareola approach to lower the elevated nipple-areola complex. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 11, 2024
Answer: Circumareola approach After 10 months, if the implant has not dropped it is unlikely that it will. Your areolas are at a different level as well. You would benefit from a circumareola approach to lower the elevated nipple-areola complex. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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