9 weeks post-op with uneven nipples after benelli and lollipop breast lift. Is this what I will end up with? (photos)

Based on your pre-op photo- I would have recommended an anchor lift-Bilaterally. This technique provides the best opportunity to achieve symmetry and breast balance in this type of case. I agree that you were not a candidate for just implants alone. Using the Bilateral anchor technique - symmetry - in the right hands- could be achieved, allowing then for identical size implants to be placed. Only time will tell what the future holds. If after 6 months, you are still unhappy- I would consider Bilateral Explantation, a bilateral anchor lift and then in 3 months consider re-Augmentation .This technique - although- cumbersome - will allow you your best chance for symmetry, your best looking breasts and your ideal volume.

I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with your results, even though you are only 9 weeks post op most likely your nipples won't improve much I would recommend you talk to your PS about a revision or get a second consultation with a board certified PS.best wishes.

Hello,Although it could happen, it would be more likely that your nipples won't end up in the same position. Your surgeon was right to recommend a lift, but you were a great candidate for the same type of lift (a full or formal mastopexy), not a mix of lollypop and Benelli, which have such varied and individually unpredictable results: lollypop lifts tend to cause a dropped out look with high riding nipples, and Benelli lifts tend to not lift the nipple enough, flatten the breast, widen the areola, and cause pleating and thick scars. If you are not happy in 6 months, you should visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in complex revision breast surgery. 

Thank you for your question and photos. While you are still in the very early stages of healing, and your breast will still continue to heal and change, it is extremely unlikely that the asymmetry that you are experiencing now with your areolas will resolve without additional surgical intervention. I would wait for a total of 6 months before evaluating the situation again and deciding to proceed with something additional. I wish you the best of luck.

Dear bl032018,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 9 weeks  post op.Your 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 lift surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your description sounds typical at this stage and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately.  I would await final result, which typically occurs over the next couple more months as the swelling resolves and implants settle.  While I do appreciate some asymmetry of the nipple, it is still a bit early for your final result to be seen. If asymmetry stil is present after final result in a couple more months, consideration for mastopexy revision and conversion to a full breast lift on both sides could be entertained.  Hope that this helps! Best wishes on what already appears to be a nice result!

Hello dear!!
Thanks for your question and provided information.
You are still early on the healing process and right now you might have one breast bigger than the other, feel swollen and also have bruises; this can happen for the first 4 to 6 months. 
Please be patient, but if the situation doesn't improve over time, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

I think this is an example of well-intentioned plans that did not work out the way the surgeon planned; I usually do not think it is a good idea to try different lift techniques on the two sides if both sides need lifting. The scar pattern is significantly asymmetric, but more importantly, the effect on the central breast (flattening, which is more common with the periareolar Benelli approach), ability to control areolar shape and diameter, and the amount of recurrent hang that follows will all be different when different techniques are used. The net result is usually visible asymmetry, even if the overall shape looks reasonably symmetric. The usual correction is to convert the periareolar lift side to a vertical lollipop approach and revise both sides to improve the distance between the nipple and the fold, correct areolar asymmetry, and optimize the symmetry of shape.

Your nipple positions are asymmetric and will not improve with time. If you want the appearance of your breasts to look better, you will need to plan for revision surgery after about 9-12 months. Hopefully, your plastic surgeon will take care of you. If not, consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area who have experience in revision breast surgery. Best wishes.