I’ve had one lift when implants were put in, is it more risky to have a second lift when they are taken out?

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58 y.o. 170 lbs, 5’1” Recent car accident, seatbelt caused bruised right breast and caused severe pain for a month or more. MRI has been done. MRI was read as no rupture. However it appears that the seatbelt pushed my implant further down into my chest wall. I was a 36C pre-implant, 38DD post implant. Conflicted about whether to lift or not with explant. I was told by a retired cosmetic surgeon that I have “butter skin” or skin like butter, too soft.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If your skin is such that blood supply concerns from a second lift is present you may want to stage your surgeries.  You can have the implants removed and allow the breasts to fully heal from that procedure.  You can then return at a later time to have the lift.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The technique I recommend is 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.  Fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Morter,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need an examination to see if a lift can be done. If you have little actual breast tissue, then it cannot be done, or may have to be done later.

I’ve had one lift when implants were put in, is it more risky to have a second lift when they are taken out?

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