I am 6 mths post op with 650cc SRX NATRELLE INSPIRA implants and breast lift. Before and after photos provided. I'm 5'9, 173lbs. Prior to surgery I lost over 130lbs from gastric sleeve. I feel my breasts after surgery are still saggy and not sure what to do or what is needed.
Answer: What Is Needed This is a complex problem to address. I would recommend removing both implants and allowing the tissues to rest/recoil. After 3-6 months, I would recommend placing significantly smaller implants, placing soft tissue support/internal bra (Galaflex), and performing a breast lift. The placement of very large implants can create significant problems and change the breast shape. In addition, patients that have lost a lot of weight lack intrinsic soft tissue strength that needs to be improved with some sort of soft tissue support scaffold or dermal matrix. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with actual training in plastic surgery and an aesthetic fellowship. I find it also very beneficial if the surgeon has 3D imaging that can help simulate your revisionary surgery prior to the actual case. Best of luck!
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Answer: What Is Needed This is a complex problem to address. I would recommend removing both implants and allowing the tissues to rest/recoil. After 3-6 months, I would recommend placing significantly smaller implants, placing soft tissue support/internal bra (Galaflex), and performing a breast lift. The placement of very large implants can create significant problems and change the breast shape. In addition, patients that have lost a lot of weight lack intrinsic soft tissue strength that needs to be improved with some sort of soft tissue support scaffold or dermal matrix. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with actual training in plastic surgery and an aesthetic fellowship. I find it also very beneficial if the surgeon has 3D imaging that can help simulate your revisionary surgery prior to the actual case. Best of luck!
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July 3, 2023
Answer: Breast lift results Dear Affectionate667781, 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 3, 2023
Answer: Breast lift results Dear Affectionate667781, 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 26, 2023
Answer: Implants Your implants are way too large and heavy for your stretched out tissue and will just sag. You need to go much smaller and lift. Your tissue will not support heavy implants.
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June 26, 2023
Answer: Implants Your implants are way too large and heavy for your stretched out tissue and will just sag. You need to go much smaller and lift. Your tissue will not support heavy implants.
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June 12, 2023
Answer: Revision surgery Hi Affectionate, Do you know if your implant were placed above or below the muscle?When implants (especially as large as a 650) are placed subglandurally, it can result in premature sagging. The skin of a massive weight loss patient has often lost some of its integrity and may need more structure in order to stay in place. Congratulations on your weight loss and I wish you the best of luck in your search for treatment! -Dr. Nik
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June 12, 2023
Answer: Revision surgery Hi Affectionate, Do you know if your implant were placed above or below the muscle?When implants (especially as large as a 650) are placed subglandurally, it can result in premature sagging. The skin of a massive weight loss patient has often lost some of its integrity and may need more structure in order to stay in place. Congratulations on your weight loss and I wish you the best of luck in your search for treatment! -Dr. Nik
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June 9, 2023
Answer: Still sagging after 650cc Inspira & lift You photos show an improvement in your appearance following the surgery. If further lifting is desired, it could likely be achieved with a secondary and possibly more aggressive lift. Smaller implants would also be suggested.
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June 9, 2023
Answer: Still sagging after 650cc Inspira & lift You photos show an improvement in your appearance following the surgery. If further lifting is desired, it could likely be achieved with a secondary and possibly more aggressive lift. Smaller implants would also be suggested.
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