Post Lift/Reduction - What can be done to fix my boxy breasts with significant dog ears? (Photo)

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I had breast lift with GalaFLEX (along with lipo 360, and LBL) and noticed my lateral breasts remain boxy. My surgeon said he left them like that intentionally as I planned to add larger implants. I’d like to know what needs to be done to revise the lateral part of my breast? I’m so self conscious and have never seen anyone’s breasts look like this after a lift. I’d like to add implants soon but don’t know what to do with my breasts looking the way they do. Thank you for your help!

Fernando Ovalle Jr., MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Every patient has a different frame and way their breasts are situated on their chest. That said, to correct the lateral fullness and dog ears you demonstrate on your chest would require, in my opinion, a combination of liposuction to help contour the outer curve of the breast and surgical scar revision to remove redundant skin and tissue and reposition the scar to follow a more aesthetic curve. I encourage you to follow up with your surgeon as well as seek a second opinion in person with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears you may need a revision of the lateral portion of the breasts in order to improve the shape.  Implants may provide more upper pole fullness for you.  Another option is auto augmentation, but that would require a full revision.

Alexandrish Karvendrish Rodríguez Tavárez, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. Our recommendation is to undergo a lateral lift, which would correct the excess skin. While a larger implant may improve the appearance, it would not be a definitive solution. If you have any further questions, we are here to help.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @KJJ7, thank you for your question. To make an informed recommendation, more information is needed. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.  American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Ghe dog ears can be trimmed and excess breast tissue can be removed from the sides to better shape your breasts. go back to your surgeon and discuss this.

Post Lift/Reduction - What can be done to fix my boxy breasts with significant dog ears? (Photo)

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