Snoopy deformity - do I need a revision surgery?

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I’m six months op a lift with implants, high profile round smooth implants 400cc However my implant still rides high and looks deformed. Do I need a revision surgery . I did massage them always. Swelling went down but the implants won’t drop. I had two kids and had so much loose skin prior, hence the lift.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear nakuti,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your lift was inadequate, your nipple-areola complex is not at the level of your implants and your implants are quite high and too large for your frame.  I would recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method.  The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevate them 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.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your profile of your implants is too high. I would suggest going down to moderate plus, lowering the inferior pocket if needed, and perhaps tightening the skin again if needed.  Before doing surgery, consider oral Accolate and external ultrasound treatments to see if the implants can drop more.

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