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Uneven areolas after BA+L. Do I qualify for a revision? (Photo)

BotchedatbirthMar 5, 2024
Female 29yo 5”0 130lbs Hispanic Hello, I had a unilateral lift with augmentation to fix the asymmetry on my breasts. As the healing progressed I noticed there was a noticeable difference on my nipple size. I know a cookie cutter mechanism is used to shape the nipple during surgery. I just don’t understand how this ended being the result. Do I qualify for a revision? Will I have to go under?

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Breast symmetry is rare. Your asymmetry is not remarkable considering where you began. You may consider doing 1 implant reduction. The larger breast going down about 100 cc's. This may allow the nipple-areola complex to match since right now they are at 2 different levels. Best...

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

You don't really appear any more bottomed out on the left than you do on the right. It just seems like the implant is too small. Strattice is an excellent, if not overly expensive, supporting material that can do what any other absorbable mesh can do. When I look at you, you started out before...

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Tyler Frew, MD

Hi there, Can you provide more surgical details, such as how far out from surgery these photos are? If you are early in your recovery then it will likely take more time till your final results are shown IF you are over 6 months or so out then it would be more appropriate to discuss a revision...

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Gianfranco Frojo, MD

An experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon should be able to evaluate you with a physical exam and provide appropriate guidance. Without any photos or more detailed descriptions....it is challenging to provide any definitive statements/advice.

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