Failing breast implant surgery. Will revision cause higher risk for malposition in the future? (Photo)

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5.4' tall,38 yr old women. did the BA surgery but the implant never drop down on left side . my surgeon suggested to re-do only the left side by cutting the lower pole ( keep the existing implant) and bring down the implant, 1:) Will it have high chance that the current implant gets contaminated? 2:) may i ask if the scar will move up after the implant drown down? 3:) implant is smooth round one, will the revision surgery cause even higher risk for malposition in future?

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry to hear that you've experienced an issue with your breast augmentation surgery. Here are some answers to your questions:

Re-doing the left side of your breast augmentation surgery should not increase the risk of contamination of the existing implant if the surgery is performed in a sterile environment by a qualified and experienced surgeon. However, it's always important to follow proper post-operative care instructions to minimize the risk of infection.
It's possible that the scar may move slightly as the implant settles into its new position, but this is usually a minor change and is not a cause for concern.

Any revision surgery does come with a risk of malposition, but an experienced and qualified surgeon should be able to minimize this risk. Smooth round implants are less likely to experience malposition than textured implants, so your choice of implant should not significantly increase your risk of future malposition.
It's important to discuss these concerns with your surgeon before undergoing any revision surgery to ensure that you have a full understanding of the risks and benefits involved.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Original79903,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Just revising the higher side should work well for you. A revision should not really increase your risk for another capsule., but that risk is always present with implants. This should not affect the opposite side at all.  Once in proper position, the risk of moving back up is low.

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