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It would be best to remove the capsule in its entirety. Then, the space can be modified going mm by mm seeing what has been done and what needs to be fixed. After the new pocket is created, a new implant should be placed in the space. This needs to be done by someone who has vast experience in this area. Revision surgery requires drains because the fluid is going to be generated when you operate on the scar capsule. If you provide a mechanism for the fluid to be removed (i.e. drains), the risks are lower. If the fluid accumulates because there were no drains, it will most certainly cause problems in the future.
Thank you for your pictures and questions. Once again, like with your other post, I am sorry to hear you are not happy with your results. I think that overall you have a good outcome. It would be very helpful to see your pre-op photos before commenting on the space between the breasts. I would guess that before surgery, you had a large space between the breast and nipples. When placing implants under the breast mound, if you narrow that space and put the implants closer together, you lateralize the nipples and create an odd appearance. I think that your surgeon did an adequate job of centering the implant below the nipple mound while maintaining what I suspect is a normal appearance for you compared to where you started. Best to discuss these concerns with your surgeon before considering revision surgery.Good luck!
HEALING AFTER BREASTSURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonHEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappearwith time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensorynerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. Onebreast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initialshape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You musthave patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or thenursing staff.SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look itsbest approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skinand muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will oftenlook higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It cantake up to a year to see your final result.FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. Inour office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initialsurgical fee.While there may be a number of issues of concern following your procedure the best thing to do is visit your surgeon with any questions to make sure that healing is progressing as it should or if additional work will be needed. Best of luck to you.
It is hard to tell, based on the photographs, whether you are experiencing breast implant displacement and/or bottoming out after breast augmentation surgery. If so, these concerns can be addressed using capsulorraphy techniques during revisionary breast surgery. You may wish to submit additional photographs, with your arms by your side, for more precise assessment/advice. Otherwise, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients with revisionary breast surgery. You may find the attached link/video helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
This type of problem is often caused by implants under the muscle that migrate "down and out" over time. Fixing this requires revision surgery either to close off the outer part of the implant pocket, or create a new pocket that is positioned more properly. It depends on the severity of the problem. Depending on how long your implants have been in place, and how much capsule tissue you have, implant replacement may also be necessary. Board certified plastic surgeons with experience with implant revision can best serve you.
I am sorry to that you did not get the results you were hoping for with your breast augmentation. Your implants appear to be sitting low and too far out to the side. If you would like to fix this then you would need a revision breast augmentation. It will seem like every surgeon will have a different solution. Look for a surgeon who is using Sientra implants as they implants can be placed above the muscle and therefore much closer together for you. They can also be placed higher and will Velcro in place because they are textured so they have less likelihood of sitting low. Finally, Sientra's gummy bear implants feel and look much more natural which it sounds like you are looking for. Sientra only sells to select American board certified plastic surgeons so look carefully either here on RealSelf or on the Sientra surgeon finder.I hope that helps.Best regards.
I know this is not the answer you want but I would recommend you change your choice of bras and swimwear. You implants do ride just a little bit low and raising them some would help with your areolas popping out but honestly that type of surgery is quite difficult and may not be successful. T...
Hello,You may have an implant rupture or displacement. The best way to have this assessed would be to meet with your Plastic Surgeon in person.All the best
The sensitivity change after BA is normal. the other symptoms of redness, warmth and swollen-- not so much. you should have your BCPS look at the area. it is probably nothing, but do not deal in seeking consult. After a BA there are many different responses patients have and most of them resolve.