I had breast enlargement about 6 months ago. I went from an A to C cup with saline implants placed under the muscle. They have seemed to bottom out and separate (4 finger gap)and one is now larger than the other. I discussed this with my surgeon who says its because of my muscles and I can achieve the results I want with a second surgery. She will; not charge me but I have to pay for the facility, anesthesia and for the implants. Is this her fault and does this sound fair?
October 7, 2010
Answer: Difficult To Assess Without All the Information
Unfortunately, in your situation, it is hard to know exactly why your results did not turn out the way you had anticipated. Without seeing your pre-and post op photos, knowing what went on during surgery, etc., it is impossible to tell. Sometimes the muscle pulls the implants over to the sides more. Sometimes the implants cannot get any closer because this is exactly where the muscle stops, and to weaken it would cause the potential for symmastia. The implants might be too narrow, or your own breast tissue may be pulling too much. There are so many variables, that it is impossible to know whether it was from something done during surgery or just the way your body want to heal. With regards to cost, each surgeon has there own revision policy, and should be clear up front what those costs could be.
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October 7, 2010
Answer: Difficult To Assess Without All the Information
Unfortunately, in your situation, it is hard to know exactly why your results did not turn out the way you had anticipated. Without seeing your pre-and post op photos, knowing what went on during surgery, etc., it is impossible to tell. Sometimes the muscle pulls the implants over to the sides more. Sometimes the implants cannot get any closer because this is exactly where the muscle stops, and to weaken it would cause the potential for symmastia. The implants might be too narrow, or your own breast tissue may be pulling too much. There are so many variables, that it is impossible to know whether it was from something done during surgery or just the way your body want to heal. With regards to cost, each surgeon has there own revision policy, and should be clear up front what those costs could be.
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January 7, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation Without an examination I can not say. but you are out long enough that you will probably see no more improvement. It can be you have capsular contracture, which moved the implants, you can have implants that are too small for your diameter of your breasts, the pockets could need to be modified. There are many possibilities, but without an good examination it is hard to tell. If uncomfortable with what you are being told, get a second opinion from another board certified plastic surgeon.
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January 7, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation Without an examination I can not say. but you are out long enough that you will probably see no more improvement. It can be you have capsular contracture, which moved the implants, you can have implants that are too small for your diameter of your breasts, the pockets could need to be modified. There are many possibilities, but without an good examination it is hard to tell. If uncomfortable with what you are being told, get a second opinion from another board certified plastic surgeon.
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