Submuscular, silicone removed - what can be done about this weird line of skin/pain? (Photo)

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-Breast augmentation w/ submusc silicone implants 09/2015 -Acquired painful symmastia almost immediately -Removal of implants, repair of symmastia w/galaflex and conservative fat transfer to breasts -Pain never subsided in the sternum area/under the breasts (closest to sternum) even now -Odd line of possibly extra skin underneath hinders me to wear what I want, how can this be fixed and estimate cost to do so (alone and with another fat transfer to breast) -Also the repair itself worked

Shaher W. Khan, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. It sounds like you’ve been through a complex series of procedures related to your breast augmentation and subsequent complications, such as symmastia. The lingering pain and the issue with skin underneath your breasts or near the sternum are definitely concerns that need to be addressed. Please see the attached videos to discuss your concerns. I recommend to consult with a couple of board-certified plastic surgeons that will tailor your goals and treatment plan.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear inkedandcurvy,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ahmad H. Ahmadi, MD · Answer

The lines you refer to could be due to loose skin or excess localized fatty tissue.  You need an examination by a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine the cause of the lines so appropriate treatment can be suggested.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need an examination to be certain, but it is possible that liposuction in that area could remove the excess fat.  Minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening could be added to help tighten the skin as well.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Inked, and curvy,
The fullness under the breasts may be excess fat (hoping it is not related to the Galaflex), but a physical examination would allow me more accuracy in my suggestions.  If this is excess fat, then liposuction would work well.
If you had a good experience with your previous fat transfer to the breasts, then I would suggest adding more fat to the breasts.
The sternal pain is difficult to diagnose, sometimes a steroid injection may resolve the pain.
Best wishes,
Dr. Taranow

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