I had breast augmentation in 2015. In 2021 my left implant ruptured causing capsular contracture, so I had to have revision to remove the capsule and replace the implants in June 2021. My surgeon added a correction since the original implants bottomed out. The breast that had the rupture now migrates around my chest (not in relation to muscle movement), and hangs much lower. You can also see wrinkles in certain positions. Is there a solution that doesn’t involve another surgery? What can I do?
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You are too large to be "perky", but you can have another lift and be raised some. Your areolae will not go back down in size, but can be made smaller with the lift.
Your photos suggest that one implant is sitting lower than the other. To reposition this is a relatively straight forward procedure. A visit to your surgeon would be appropriate to discuss your options. There may be other issues as well, but a physical examination would be required to confirm this.
Dear lovelyviva,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
