What type of revision is needed to correct lack of "side boob"? (photos)

Dear Genius574442,
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

Hello and thank you for your question! At 6 weeks post op, you are still very early! There will continue to be changes to the surgical sites as scars and tissues mature and and implants continue to drop/settle (especially if they were placed under the muscle). If this is how you looked at 6 months instead of 6 weeks, then I would recommend an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a thorough exam and to discuss potentially a wider implant vs fat grafting to any "hollow" areas.

Hi. At six weeks postop, you can still expect that there will be some changes in the way your breasts look. Your implants will settle a little more over time, and this will likely fill in some of that area to the side of your breast. If, after this happens, you are still wanting more, then you will have to go with a larger or wider implant. Alternatively, fat transfer is a way to give more fullness in this area. I would give it a few months to see the final result from your recent surgery. After that, talk to your surgeon if you want to find the option that would be best for you. Good luck!

You are very early in the healing phase and your implants have not yet dropped fully. It is too soon to be considering any revisions. Your implants will settle down and help fill in the area of concern. Once you reach 6 months, then talk to your surgeon about any concerns you have.

From your photos it appears you are still healing from your surgery and your implants have not yet dropped into place. Your final results can take up to 6 months. I encourage you to give it more time and to discuss your concerns with your surgeon before deciding on any further procedures.

Hello from Vancouver;
You are still early in your post op process and your implants will likely gradually expand the lower pocket, filling out somewhat laterally as they do.
At this point, however, we can see certain features. There is some residual fullness in the upper outer chest which is part of the "axillary tail", breast and fat which occurs in many but not all women. In your case is detracts from the contour of your "breast mound", by giving the impression of a double contour with a concavity in between. Also, the nipple and areolae are still somewhat low on the breast, which may change as the lower pole expands and fills out.
A larger volume implant with a wider diameter will likely give you the lateral fullness you desire.
However, you are best to wait up to six months before considering revision, to allow the tiisues to stretch and accommodate.In the interim, discuss your concerns with your operative surgeon. You have a good result given the time since surgery, and have been well cared for to this point.
Best wishes
benjamin Gelfant MD FRCSC