I had 470 CC silicon implants in December and I have noticed a double bubble when I raise my arms up. My doctor who I did lots of research on and has good experience, but I was surprised when told me he would use fat grafting to fix it but I am not sure how I feel about that as I read it should be redone. I don't want to go smaller at all. I don't know if fat grafting for my situation is a good idea or not? I want it fixed correctly.
September 26, 2016
Answer: Double bubble correction The double bubble deformity primarily occurs because your surgeon has attempted to lower the inframammary fold. The inframammary fold or fold beneath the breast, however, is more resistant to stretching and therefore this has resulted in a tight band beneath the breast. It is possible that the inframammary fold was lowered accidentally. However the inframammary fold is lowered intentionally if the folds beneath your breasts are uneven to begin with or if the inframammary fold to nipple distance is particularly short. Regardless of the reasoning, the traditional approach is an inferior capsulorrhaphy or "internal bra". However fat grafting for the breast has become much more commonplace. This may be a perfectly appropriate approach to correcting the double bubble appearance that you have. Most importantly talk with your surgeon and express your concerns about the method of correction. He or she should be very responsive to explaining why they have chosen this method. Thanks and good luck.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Double bubble correction The double bubble deformity primarily occurs because your surgeon has attempted to lower the inframammary fold. The inframammary fold or fold beneath the breast, however, is more resistant to stretching and therefore this has resulted in a tight band beneath the breast. It is possible that the inframammary fold was lowered accidentally. However the inframammary fold is lowered intentionally if the folds beneath your breasts are uneven to begin with or if the inframammary fold to nipple distance is particularly short. Regardless of the reasoning, the traditional approach is an inferior capsulorrhaphy or "internal bra". However fat grafting for the breast has become much more commonplace. This may be a perfectly appropriate approach to correcting the double bubble appearance that you have. Most importantly talk with your surgeon and express your concerns about the method of correction. He or she should be very responsive to explaining why they have chosen this method. Thanks and good luck.
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September 24, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting will help Thanks for the great question and the photo. The way to treat the deformity you have is with face grafting. Placing additional fat in the thin skin near your fold will help to even out the appearance of the tissue. Best of luck in your area!~Dr. Sieber
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September 24, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting will help Thanks for the great question and the photo. The way to treat the deformity you have is with face grafting. Placing additional fat in the thin skin near your fold will help to even out the appearance of the tissue. Best of luck in your area!~Dr. Sieber
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