Breast lift with implant replacement - will I need a two stage procedure?

You can do this in one procedure to rectify your waterfall deformity. Although it can be safely done, be sure to go to a revision breast expert.

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. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear blossomtrees82,
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You can undergo a lift. The question is whether you need or want implants because you have a good amount of your own breast tissue. If you get an implant it could be done in one stage but you need much smaller implants

Your implants are higher that the breast tissue. I don’t understand why you your mind is set on saline implants but regardless, the uplift and implant exchange can be done in one anaesthetic

An examination is needed to see how much actual breast tissue you have behind the nipples and if the lift can be done at the same time, or you need to wait.

Many patients are able to undergo an implant exchange and breast lift in one stage. Your surgeon will need to examine you as well as review your medical history to decide what is best for you. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon for your consultation.

You need textured implants removed and replaced ASAP! What volume was inserted of the implants? Are there above or under muscles? You need in person or virtual consults..... Most likely a L-shaped lift with exchange could be offered. Expect fees in the $10,000-$15,000 ranges.

Hello, thank you for your pictures and question.

On the pictures you seem to have what it’s called the double bubble effect, to correct this matter we need to change your implants and do a breast lift with and anchor scar technique. It can be done in a one stage surgery, achieving good results.

Make sure to approach to a certified surgeon to help you clear all your doubts.

Best wishes!

you need to have detailed discussion with what implant size you want to have. It is very helpful if you know what size implants you have in place now. there are different types of lifts and which one is selected will depend on if you are going with significantly larger, smaller or the same size implants.
you should select a board certified PS with a lot of breast implant experience.

david berman md, frcsc