I've noticed a crease on both breasts and a deformity when I flex. I'm embarrassed to let my husband see me after I spent so much on this procedure. I used to be a B cup and I had 375cc silicone implants. My surgeon recommended 350cc or 375cc. I opted for 375 and I'm afraid that was my mistake. I did not go larger than what he said I could go. I have an appt to see him but I want to know what would be the best approach to correct this? I will include before and after pictures. Thank you again!
Answer: Redo breasts augmentation Dear ChicagoBorn, Thanks for posting your before and after pictures and sorry for your disappointing result. From observing your pictures, your problem is not implants size but rather double bubble deformity and bottoming out due to excessive lowering of the sub mammary creases and possibly superior capsule contracture. Unfortunately, the only solution for your problem is surgery. You will definitely need inferior capsulorrhaphy ( internal bra) to raise the creases, which will correct the flex and double bubble deformities . Also, most likely, you will need superior capsulotomy ( scar release) , to allow the implants to move upward into a more attractive and youthful position. As you can see from your own experience, not all results are the same, because experience, technical skills and aesthetic eye are critical for good outcome. So, this time, do your due diligence carefully and choose your surgeon wisely. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of redo breasts augmentation in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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Answer: Redo breasts augmentation Dear ChicagoBorn, Thanks for posting your before and after pictures and sorry for your disappointing result. From observing your pictures, your problem is not implants size but rather double bubble deformity and bottoming out due to excessive lowering of the sub mammary creases and possibly superior capsule contracture. Unfortunately, the only solution for your problem is surgery. You will definitely need inferior capsulorrhaphy ( internal bra) to raise the creases, which will correct the flex and double bubble deformities . Also, most likely, you will need superior capsulotomy ( scar release) , to allow the implants to move upward into a more attractive and youthful position. As you can see from your own experience, not all results are the same, because experience, technical skills and aesthetic eye are critical for good outcome. So, this time, do your due diligence carefully and choose your surgeon wisely. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of redo breasts augmentation in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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September 29, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Going to the larger size is not what caused the problem, and you did not make a mistake. I would recommend at this point you consider taking the implants out from under the muscle and putting them on top of the muscle with a new pocket. Your implants are going to the Lowe and the muscle is causing the distortion. By placing them in front of the muscle you will not have the distortion you can form a new park in the proper position. Good luck,Greg Sexton, M. D.Columbia, S. C
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September 29, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Going to the larger size is not what caused the problem, and you did not make a mistake. I would recommend at this point you consider taking the implants out from under the muscle and putting them on top of the muscle with a new pocket. Your implants are going to the Lowe and the muscle is causing the distortion. By placing them in front of the muscle you will not have the distortion you can form a new park in the proper position. Good luck,Greg Sexton, M. D.Columbia, S. C
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September 29, 2018
Answer: Revision surgery needed The key is should you find a new board certified plastic surgeon or let the same doc try to fix. Looking at your pics I think a little smaller 325cc moderate plus would be so would be a better fit but none the less your surgery appears to have left you with a bad result. You will not 100% eliminate contraction deformity with repair unless you go above the muscle. You unfortunately are going to spend at least twice the original cost for a revision so choose your doctor carefully. I agree a tissue type product such as Alloderm will be of benefit you to improve the repair stability. Good Luck and update us please.
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September 29, 2018
Answer: Revision surgery needed The key is should you find a new board certified plastic surgeon or let the same doc try to fix. Looking at your pics I think a little smaller 325cc moderate plus would be so would be a better fit but none the less your surgery appears to have left you with a bad result. You will not 100% eliminate contraction deformity with repair unless you go above the muscle. You unfortunately are going to spend at least twice the original cost for a revision so choose your doctor carefully. I agree a tissue type product such as Alloderm will be of benefit you to improve the repair stability. Good Luck and update us please.
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Answer: Breast deformed It appears your implants are too low. This can certainly be improved if not fully repaired. I like to use Galaflex in cases like yours to help maintain the correction. Good luck. Sorry this happened to you.
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Answer: Breast deformed It appears your implants are too low. This can certainly be improved if not fully repaired. I like to use Galaflex in cases like yours to help maintain the correction. Good luck. Sorry this happened to you.
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September 29, 2018
Answer: Double bubble and flexion deformity Hi and thanks for your question. I'm sorry that you're in this situation. Double bubble and flexion deformity can be related but are two separate problems requiring two separate fixes. The flexion deformity is because either the muscle wasn't released enough or because your muscle just moves a lot when it flexes. Either way moving it over the muscle is the only way to get rid of it completely. The double bubble is because your original breast crease was released and it was lowered to make enough room for the implants chosen. The problem is that if you don't release the breast tissue enough along with the fold, the original crease will remain as an indent and will be visible. In addition, if nothing was done to support the new breast crease, the likelihood of the implants dropping more is high. What I would recommend is a revision incorporating movement of the implants over the muscle, downsizing your implants, converting to a gummy-style textured implants and reconstructing your original breast fold. Best of luck!
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September 29, 2018
Answer: Double bubble and flexion deformity Hi and thanks for your question. I'm sorry that you're in this situation. Double bubble and flexion deformity can be related but are two separate problems requiring two separate fixes. The flexion deformity is because either the muscle wasn't released enough or because your muscle just moves a lot when it flexes. Either way moving it over the muscle is the only way to get rid of it completely. The double bubble is because your original breast crease was released and it was lowered to make enough room for the implants chosen. The problem is that if you don't release the breast tissue enough along with the fold, the original crease will remain as an indent and will be visible. In addition, if nothing was done to support the new breast crease, the likelihood of the implants dropping more is high. What I would recommend is a revision incorporating movement of the implants over the muscle, downsizing your implants, converting to a gummy-style textured implants and reconstructing your original breast fold. Best of luck!
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