I had a revision done on 1/6/20 from my first breast lift with aug on 11/11/19. Now I am almost 7 months post op and the breast that he swapped out hasn’t fully dropped. I wanted a more natural look. I’m Now being given the option to switch to 315/336 motiva. My surgeon informed me that I don’t need a lift and that she will sew the pocket to fit the smaller implant. I’m worried that after all this I will be left with saggy breast. Do you think swapping to a 336 >450 will be okay?
Answer: Smaller implants will not correct low positioned breasts Your breasts are too low on the chest wall and changing implants will not be successful. At this time, I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Implants are not lifetime devices. 8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years. Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Smaller implants will not correct low positioned breasts Your breasts are too low on the chest wall and changing implants will not be successful. At this time, I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Implants are not lifetime devices. 8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years. Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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July 4, 2020
Answer: Doesn’t Make Sense Currently your nipples/soft tissue are lower than optimal, which means the pockets are holding the implants too high, as you said. Placing smaller implant would likely lead to better implant position and (possibly) improve nipple/soft tissue position. Why would the pockets need to be made even higher than? Your photos are unhelpful: elbows at the level of your shoulders, which lifts the breasts, and selfie mirror photo which distorts just about everything. If you really want an informed answer from an experienced revision breast expert, you’ll need to be seen.
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July 4, 2020
Answer: Doesn’t Make Sense Currently your nipples/soft tissue are lower than optimal, which means the pockets are holding the implants too high, as you said. Placing smaller implant would likely lead to better implant position and (possibly) improve nipple/soft tissue position. Why would the pockets need to be made even higher than? Your photos are unhelpful: elbows at the level of your shoulders, which lifts the breasts, and selfie mirror photo which distorts just about everything. If you really want an informed answer from an experienced revision breast expert, you’ll need to be seen.
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July 4, 2020
Answer: Breast surgery Overall I think you have a nice result. It should be simple to lower one implant a bit. I think your size is also nice. Switching to a different size implant will cost more and always comes with additional risks of asymmetry especially trying to close down the pocket. I would not recommend surgery that has so many variables and would simply drop the one side a bit if you want.
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July 4, 2020
Answer: Breast surgery Overall I think you have a nice result. It should be simple to lower one implant a bit. I think your size is also nice. Switching to a different size implant will cost more and always comes with additional risks of asymmetry especially trying to close down the pocket. I would not recommend surgery that has so many variables and would simply drop the one side a bit if you want.
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July 5, 2020
Answer: Implant replacement Dear natib, it is hard to predict how will your breasts look ne you replace your implants. Determining the ideal breast size and matching that goal for the patient is the most difficult part of breast augmentation. It starts and ends with the patient. We have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements. Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If its too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match. Of all of my breast augmentation patients, everyone of them have been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 5, 2020
Answer: Implant replacement Dear natib, it is hard to predict how will your breasts look ne you replace your implants. Determining the ideal breast size and matching that goal for the patient is the most difficult part of breast augmentation. It starts and ends with the patient. We have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements. Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If its too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match. Of all of my breast augmentation patients, everyone of them have been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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