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Uneven breasts, lumps and dents after breast lift and implant replacement. Implants to small. Surgery abroad. (photo)

CharleaKerryMar 3, 2018
I had a breast lift with change of implants due to sagging and Ripples. I swapped from saline over the muscle to gel under the muscle. I told my doc I wanted to be bigger but he just changed from 375 to 380. They seem much smaller. Also I have a 2cm wide lump on my left side nipple. And also a dent. On the right side it seems I have a puffy patch that hangs over the tighter skin. Please tell me this is not permanant? Also can I go bigger in a year or so? Feeling so unhappy

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Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 17, 2019
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