I would love some expert advise on how to fix this double bubble I have been experiencing ever since I had my surgery in April of 2012. I am 9 months Post op, 36 years old, and 149 lbs, 5'6". I have 425 cc moderate plus mentor gel implants. My incision is below my natural breast crease, which seems to make this an especially complicated case. I initially had wanted 325 cc implants, so I am also unhappy with the size and would like to have this corrected when I fix the double bubble. My doctor recommended I fix the problem with a crescent or doughnut lift. I feel like this would look very awkward. I would appreciate any advice or feedback! Thank you!
September 12, 2017
Answer: Double bubble
A double bubble is created when a doctor tries to lower the fold under the breast or the implant slides downward because the fold has been weakened and can't support the implant adequately. If this has not resolved in nine months then it probably will not resolve on its own. A crescent or donut lift will elevate your nipple/areola but will do nothing to correct the double bubble. Changing implants and going with a smaller volume implant will not correct the double bubble. The only way to correct this, in my opinion, would be to reconstruct your fold back to its original position using stitches inside the breast pocket. If this makes your nipple/areola sit too low then a smaller implant or a crescent/donut lift may help. Restoring the original fold is the first order of business, however.
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September 12, 2017
Answer: Double bubble
A double bubble is created when a doctor tries to lower the fold under the breast or the implant slides downward because the fold has been weakened and can't support the implant adequately. If this has not resolved in nine months then it probably will not resolve on its own. A crescent or donut lift will elevate your nipple/areola but will do nothing to correct the double bubble. Changing implants and going with a smaller volume implant will not correct the double bubble. The only way to correct this, in my opinion, would be to reconstruct your fold back to its original position using stitches inside the breast pocket. If this makes your nipple/areola sit too low then a smaller implant or a crescent/donut lift may help. Restoring the original fold is the first order of business, however.
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Smaller Implant after Initial Breast Augmentation
A smaller implant can always be placed. With regard to a lift and the present scar placement, any further advice is hard to provide with the single photo. If you post a frontal view with the camera angle at the level of the breasts as well as profile views, better advice can be offered.
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Smaller Implant after Initial Breast Augmentation
A smaller implant can always be placed. With regard to a lift and the present scar placement, any further advice is hard to provide with the single photo. If you post a frontal view with the camera angle at the level of the breasts as well as profile views, better advice can be offered.
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