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57, waterfall issue after 11 years, is it time for a revision? (Photos)

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mainemomMay 22, 2023

I had a breast augmentation and lift 11 years ago. Wondering if it's time for a revision. I have more fullness at the top than I used to. Also my left breast has a sort of dent that's gotten worse over the years on the bottom side. Is this just a cosmetic issue? How do you know when it's time for a revision? I would probably go a bit smaller next time to slow down the gravity effect in the future. Is this something I should have looked at? I am 57.

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