Breast implants (200cc) were removed two weeks ago. I am very reluctant to post this picture. What's my best option? (Photo)

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The implants were placed 33 yrs ago and the left one remained soft and normal. Both implants were ruptured and the right one was calcified with severe contracture. Both breasts look deformed, but I expected to have more problems with the right breast; It's as if the nipple is caught inside, is that possible? I was just hoping for my old small breasts again. My BCPS has suggested implants or fat transfer. I'm massaging as directed and hoping for something good to happen. I appreciate your opinions.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your problem.  External expansion with a Brava Bra followed by fat transfer will help this deformity.  It probably will require a couple of rounds to get a nice result.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Good day! Generally, 2 weeks is too soon to see final results as bruising and swelling may persist. Your must give your skin and muscles ample time to adjust and recover. Nipple inversion may occur after trauma and can be corrected with a procedure performed in the office under local anesthesia which is commonly performed with breast revision surgery. In severe cases of nipple inversion the breast ducts may need to be severed or devices such as the Niplette by Advent can be used without surgery with some success. It is often used after surgery to create suction and maintain the correction.
Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or find a board-certified surgeon that has extensive experience with this procedure. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You are still early in your recovery and the shape may improve over time.  Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon.  A small implant can be placed if you still have concerns after recovery.  Fat transfer to the breast is not something I typically recommend as microcalcifications can form and potentially interfere with future mammography.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Explanation of breast implant can be a very complex surgery.unfortunatley patients and some doctors make it a simple procedure that I'd done with local anesthesia in few minutes. Occasionally this will do well but in many cases breast deformity occurs.need to review all medical records and do in person examination then one can tell you what needs to be done to achieve a good result

Hilton Becker, MD · Answer

I would recommend using the BRAVA for a few weeks ,it may be sufficient to pull out the nipples and then consider fat injections

Susan Kolb, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I would advise that you look at the operative report and the pathology report to make sure that the entire capsule was removed in order to avoid complications later on.  If not, then have a total capsulectomy and an internal mastopexy in order to correct this problem.  Insurance will often cover the capsulectomy if complications of cosmetic surgery are not excluded.  If the entire capsule was removed then options include, surgery to correct the deformity which may require fat grafting or small implants.  BRAVA would not be a great idea due to the potential of seroma formation in my opinion.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

After you are healed, your surgeon can perform a procedure to pull your nipples out.  At this point, wear a good sports bra, and follow up with your surgeon so that he can monitor your healing.  Have patience, it will get better.  Best wishes!

Breast implants (200cc) were removed two weeks ago. I am very reluctant to post this picture. What's my best option? (Photo)

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