I have rippling due to fat loss, what are my options for breast implant replacement? (Photo)

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I have got 425cc over the muscle implants. I have recently lost fat and now I have got rippling around my implants. It is something I am very self conscious of. Ideally I would like my implants to be changed to a smaller size, however I do not want to have the lollipop scar. What are my options? Prior to having these implants, I had under the muscle but they dropped and I ended up with the ‘ double’ boob. What would you suggest?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sophstephens92,
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

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Your only hope for getting some relief from rippling (and firm capsules, which it seems you have) is placing a smaller implant under the muscle. This might be most safely done as a 'first stage' procedure. You might be happy with the result, but your nipple areolar complexes will probably be low, and it is likely you'll need a breast lift as a second procedure.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Go with something a little smaller, tighten the lateral pocket internally, and place your implants behind the muscle. Avoid push ups and heavy lifting for 3 months.

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