Uplift and implant sagging? (Photo)

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Hi I’m 30 5ft1 weigh 10.3lb following surgery which caused me to gain five pounds for some reason! I had an uplift and implant for sagging empty breasts five weeks ago, they were a 32DD prior to surgery. I have healed incision wise but I’m concerned that my breasts are sagging already and feel full on top but empty at the bottom. They are still firm on the top of my breast/chest, I had 230Cc implant and 90g tissue from one side 65g tissue removed from the other. I would have liked them bigger!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tashaMcG,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 5 weeks post op.You will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the final result of your breast surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

In your pre-op photograph, your breasts were low on the chest wall.  In your post-op photographs, your breasts are still low on the chest wall and larger now.  If you were already a 32 DD then you should not have had implants placed, you should have just had a lift procedure.  At this time, I recommend you wait 6 months from the date of surgery before doing any revision.  At that time, you may need a repeat lift with explantation.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You have a nice result and I think plenty large. I think it would be a mistake to go with larger implants. They will cause your breasts to sag prematurely

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Right now, you need to let the swelling subside and your tissues relax and let the implants settle down. once settled, you may be very happy.  Going bigger risks more sagging because of the weight.

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