Breast revision lift - what are my options to correct this? (Photo)

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I had a breast augmentation in July of 2019. In September 2023 I had a breast lift due to a dropping breast on the right side. My doctor opted to just perform a lift on the one side. However I feel the implant sits higher still and the shape is more oval than the other side. What are my options to correct?

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

Your photos suggest the possibility of a capsular contracture of your right breast. To confirm this, or any other causes of the asymmetry would require a physical examination. A return visit to your surgeon would be appropriate at this time.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I would recommend performing a symmetry procedure to match; this can likely be a lift to make the breasts match. I would consult with a surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Ideally, one with experience in revisionary breast surgery.

Jeremy Bosworth, MD · Answer

It looks like the one side settled and stayed a little higher than the other side. Where there is already significant asymmetry it is important to always remember that even the most perfect breasts in the world have some asymmetry, so starting with some will exacerbate that a little more.... That being said, it doesnt mean that they can be closer and that you shouldnt be able to be even happier with them!The side that settled higher may need some pocket work to release it a little bit. The other option may be to tighten up the pocket on the other side a little to push that implant a little higher, but from the pictures it looks like it is sitting really nice so would be hesitant to mess with it.

Tyler Frew, MD · Answer

Hello there, 
You could be developing a capsular contracture on the right side. This is when the internal scar (the capsule) around your implant becomes thickened and contracted. this puts pressure of the implant and distorts its shape. If the right breast is harder than the left and moves less in the pocket, you likely have a contracture I would bet that the inferior part of your capsule is thick and causing the implant to sit higher that the other side. It is possible to fix, but will require another surgery to removed the thickened part of the capsule and placement of a new implant. This has a fairly high success rate however could occur again. I would be sure to also put you on Singulair and Vitamin E after the next surgery to help reduce the risk of the contracture

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your one breast does look more elliptical than the other.  If you like the look of the elliptical breast then fat transfers can be done to the other breast to match or you can have the implant replaced with a smaller one or the pocket released on the breast that is lying too high.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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