What do I need for waterfall effect 1 year post lift & implants? (Photos)

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Hi there, I’m just coming up to 1 year post op after having a breast lift with 350cc implants. Before the op my boobs were extremely empty and saggy. Since the op I’m unhappy with the results, nipple shape looks odd and more recently I’ve noticed they’ve started to get a bit snoopy. I’ve got a meeting with my surgeon at the end of the month and I’m going to push for revision but I want advice. Do I need just another lift or smaller implants etc, what would you advise so it doesn’t happen again

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good afternoon,
I would recommend a release of the capsules in your lower poles so that your implants can drop and fluff more attractively, and an areola reduction.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your areolas are too big and the implants are too large.  You have abnormal upper pole fullness.  You need smaller implants and a circumareola approach to decrease the size of the areolas.  At the same time, implant exchange can be performed.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear daniellejade95,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest going down in size, keeping your implants behind the muscle, and perhaps another lift to tighten some breast tissue.  Measurements are needed to be sure, but just going smaller and adjusting your implant pockets may be all that is needed.  Your implants are sitting too high.

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