1 year post op - can the results of my breast lift with implants be improved? (photo)

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Hi. I had a breast lift with an implant exchange and I’m not 100% happy with my results. My one breast is perfect and the other is a tad bit higher and too far in, so I have no side boob. They are dramatically different than when I went in, but I hoped them to be symmetrical after. My doctor keeps giving me the run around and I can’t seem to have a conversation about if it’s fixable. I’d just like to know the truth. Can the high breast be dropped easily? I paid an insane amount of money ($34k).

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It’s unfortunate that you’ve had this experience. It appears that you would most likely benefit from revision surgery. Your implants need to be repositioned since at the moment, they appear to be sitting too high on your chest rather than being centred around your nipples. You may also benefit from more of a lift.

Allyson Deziel, MD · Answer

Implant malposition can be corrected with breast revision surgery. Unfortunately there is not always one easy solution for revision surgery so you will need an in-person consultation with a thorough breast exam to determine the best course of action to achieve your desired goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ShannonMancini,
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

Michael S. Kluska, DO · Answer

In reviewing your case, it appears that your right breast implant is still riding high and is malpositioned. That said partial or complete capsulectomy on the right side would allow the implant to soften and settle into a more natural position. The challenge is trying to get it to match the left side. The procedure would take 30-45min and recovery would be 5-7days.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Your implant malposition can be fixed. It will require a thorough evaluation to determine the best course of action.

1 year post op - can the results of my breast lift with implants be improved? (photo)

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