6 months post op. High profile saline implants were used, 380cc on left, 450cc on right side. My breasts are now getting in the way if my arms and they have a huge gap in between. I have to wear both a bra AND a bra like garment that pushes them together. I have waited 6 months to see if the situation improved before talking to my surgeon. My surgeon says that my sternum is too wide to put them any closer. I am concerned about asking her to fix it. Plus, I am concerned that she doesn't know how.
January 31, 2013
Answer: Breast implants
You want your implants centered behind your nipples. In your pre-op photo there is a wide gap between your breasts, and that should not change with surgery. If you move the implants closer together, there will not be normal breast tissue covering the inside of the implants, and you may see rippling. In addition, it make your nipples point to the side.
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January 31, 2013
Answer: Breast implants
You want your implants centered behind your nipples. In your pre-op photo there is a wide gap between your breasts, and that should not change with surgery. If you move the implants closer together, there will not be normal breast tissue covering the inside of the implants, and you may see rippling. In addition, it make your nipples point to the side.
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January 31, 2013
Answer: Implants too Far to the Side
You are asking the right questions. Is your surgeon willing, but more importantly, is your surgeon able to correct this? Before you undergo any more surgery, seek out a second opinion. Make sure the surgeon is experienced in revisional breast surgery and ask to see pictures. There are several possibilities to improving your breasts. Without a careful exam and review of your pre-op pictures and operative notes its hard to specific. However, changing to a more moderate profile silicone gel implant, medial capsulotomy combined with a lateral/inferior capsulorrhaphy are some thoughts that come to mind. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
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January 31, 2013
Answer: Implants too Far to the Side
You are asking the right questions. Is your surgeon willing, but more importantly, is your surgeon able to correct this? Before you undergo any more surgery, seek out a second opinion. Make sure the surgeon is experienced in revisional breast surgery and ask to see pictures. There are several possibilities to improving your breasts. Without a careful exam and review of your pre-op pictures and operative notes its hard to specific. However, changing to a more moderate profile silicone gel implant, medial capsulotomy combined with a lateral/inferior capsulorrhaphy are some thoughts that come to mind. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
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