Revision - do I have options to correct this? (Photo)

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I had a BA almost 2 years ago and wonder if this can be somehow corrected. I have visible scars around both areolas but on the left in particular, they tucked too much under and my nipple points downward. There’s a dent on the incision and it isn’t even or circular anymore. Do I have any options to correct this? Is it normal when my pecs contract for both implants to dent where the muscle covers it? I’m really unhappy with the way this turned out.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your options.  The scar may be improved with a revision.  When an implant is placed submuscularly you may notice change to appearance when the pecs are flexed, but should return to normal when relaxed.  If yours is exaggerated, the placement would need to be evaluated and other issues ruled out.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sialee,
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

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A circumareola scar revision can be done under local anesthesia to improve your results.  If you implants are underneath the muscle, that is why the pectoralis major muscle is causing them to deform.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The scars can be revised to help remove the dent and micro-needling can be done to help minimize the scars. Contracting the muscle may produce dents.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes as seen in posted 2 photos a revision of areolar scars with fat grafting can improve the appearance results. Fee from $4,000. Best to virtual consult with......

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