How to get breast implant mistake fixed?

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I had a double mastectomy years ago. My right breast implant became encapsulated and painful. I went to a plastic surgeon for replacement implants. I have a sunken rib on my left side that makes that breast look smaller so a larger implant was to be used on the left breast. What have I after healing is a huge right breast. It is Obvious to me they put the larger implant on the wrong side. I just want it fixed. How's the best way to handle it.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry to learn of your disappointment. It is imperative that you either return to your plastic surgeon or seek out the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast reconstruction. You have many options for excellent plastic surgeons in Dallas but not all are necessarily involved on a regular basis in breast reconstruction. Do your research. best of luck to you.

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for the question.
It is difficult to answer your question without seeing photos. Revision surgery with implant exchange and breast pocket work can sometimes be performed to address those issues. 
I would also wait at least a full year from your original surgery prior to undergoing revision surgery because the wound healing takes up to 1 year to be completed.
I would definitely discuss your questions and concerns with your Plastic Surgeon.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear wdietel,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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