It's been 8-9 months since my BA. From the first day of surgery my left breast was always bigger and lower. Can you please tell me how my doctor can fix my breasts unevenness? If he fixes the left breast by stitching it up to raise it, will that last? Will it reoccur again? I have been very unhappy and now worried that fixing the left one is no guarentee. So should I have him fix the left one or the right one to make then even? Which way is the right way to fix my problem? Please advise.
Answer: Inferior capsulorrhaphy
This is a very straight forward fix for plastic surgeons who specialize in revisionary breast surgery. It would require an inferior capsulorrhapy (suturing the pocket) and a mirror image superior capsulotomy. I have written two papers on this topic. The surgery takes about 45 minutes and the recovery is minimal.
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Answer: Inferior capsulorrhaphy
This is a very straight forward fix for plastic surgeons who specialize in revisionary breast surgery. It would require an inferior capsulorrhapy (suturing the pocket) and a mirror image superior capsulotomy. I have written two papers on this topic. The surgery takes about 45 minutes and the recovery is minimal.
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Answer: How to Fix Slight Bottoming out Due to Over-dissection Breast revision surgery is performed for a number of reasons and factors related to the patient’s initial breast surgery. One reason is #asymmetry. However, there's no guarantee the #asymmetry will simply be resolved with one breast revision. There are various reasons breasts can appear uneven or asymmetrical; which have to be taken into account when your surgeon determines the appropriate approach and technique for your #revision surgery. Typically, it's best to wait 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for #revision. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.
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Answer: How to Fix Slight Bottoming out Due to Over-dissection Breast revision surgery is performed for a number of reasons and factors related to the patient’s initial breast surgery. One reason is #asymmetry. However, there's no guarantee the #asymmetry will simply be resolved with one breast revision. There are various reasons breasts can appear uneven or asymmetrical; which have to be taken into account when your surgeon determines the appropriate approach and technique for your #revision surgery. Typically, it's best to wait 6 to 12 months depending on the reason for #revision. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Lift the left... It’s not unusual for patients to note implant malposition in the immediate post-operative period.In many cases, this is transient and related to swelling and muscle spasm.For this reason, revisional surgery should be delayed for at least six months following surgery. Prior to this time, corrective surgery involves trying to hit a moving target because wound healing is such a dynamic process. At six months, skin tightening, muscle spasm, swelling, and the inflammation associated with wound healing have improved sufficiently to obtain a good result.Your left breast implant has drifted downward and needs to be lifted in an upward direction.This will require a procedure known as a capsuloraphy.This procedure involves placing sutures in the lower breast pocket to raise the height of the inframammary fold.This procedure provides correction of the problem and is associated with high satisfaction rates.If you’re concerned about implant malposition, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a plan that addresses your concerns.
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Lift the left... It’s not unusual for patients to note implant malposition in the immediate post-operative period.In many cases, this is transient and related to swelling and muscle spasm.For this reason, revisional surgery should be delayed for at least six months following surgery. Prior to this time, corrective surgery involves trying to hit a moving target because wound healing is such a dynamic process. At six months, skin tightening, muscle spasm, swelling, and the inflammation associated with wound healing have improved sufficiently to obtain a good result.Your left breast implant has drifted downward and needs to be lifted in an upward direction.This will require a procedure known as a capsuloraphy.This procedure involves placing sutures in the lower breast pocket to raise the height of the inframammary fold.This procedure provides correction of the problem and is associated with high satisfaction rates.If you’re concerned about implant malposition, it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a plan that addresses your concerns.
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September 12, 2011
Answer: Bottoming out correction
I would suggest repair of the left inferior breast capsule with permanent internal sutures (capsulorrhaphy). This involves removal of a segment of breast implant capsule among the inferior/lower aspect of the left breast implant pocket. The 2 edges of capsule tissue are sutured to one another with permanent suture. This procedure reduces the size of the implant pocket and prevents the descent of the implant on the left side. This procedure will improve the symmetry of the breasts and the positioning of the nipple–areola on the left breast mound.
Make sure you're working with a well trained experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Capsulorrhaphy, even in the best of times, is not always successful in further revisionary surgery may be necessary.
Best wishes.
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September 12, 2011
Answer: Bottoming out correction
I would suggest repair of the left inferior breast capsule with permanent internal sutures (capsulorrhaphy). This involves removal of a segment of breast implant capsule among the inferior/lower aspect of the left breast implant pocket. The 2 edges of capsule tissue are sutured to one another with permanent suture. This procedure reduces the size of the implant pocket and prevents the descent of the implant on the left side. This procedure will improve the symmetry of the breasts and the positioning of the nipple–areola on the left breast mound.
Make sure you're working with a well trained experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Capsulorrhaphy, even in the best of times, is not always successful in further revisionary surgery may be necessary.
Best wishes.
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April 27, 2011
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
It is almost never possible to have complete and absolute symmetry after breast surgery, especially if you have asymmetry prior to surgery. Having said that, you can always have your breast infra-mammary fold raised with a revision breast augmentation surgery such as capsuloraphy. You need to know that this revision will not guarantee to completely correct this asymmetry since scarring during the healing period can affect surgical outcome.
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April 27, 2011
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
It is almost never possible to have complete and absolute symmetry after breast surgery, especially if you have asymmetry prior to surgery. Having said that, you can always have your breast infra-mammary fold raised with a revision breast augmentation surgery such as capsuloraphy. You need to know that this revision will not guarantee to completely correct this asymmetry since scarring during the healing period can affect surgical outcome.
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