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Do I need a revision on the initial incision under the breast towards the cleavage so it follows the breast crease? (Photos)

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lailai078drblinskibabeJun 10, 2025
Hello! I recently had reconstructive breast surgery. I will be seeing my doctor this week however still wanted to ask, if I need a revision on the initial incision under the breast towards the cleavage so it follows the breast crease, which in this case doesn’t and it’s creating a dog ear and a bubble on the side of the incision, is this something that can be done in the office or does this mean another major surgery to be able to achieve ?

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Answered on Jun 26, 2025
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It is unfortunate that you had 200 cc of your own breast tissue removed. At this time, your best option is explantation using a curvilinear incision and use the the inframammary fold incision to reposition your existing breast tissue higher. After 6 months you can consider implants higher on...

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