Should I be getting a second opinion after my breast augmentation? (Photo)

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8 weeks after surgery I am very unhappy with the results. The incision was under the arm and implant under the muscle. Surgery went well recovery was fast but one month after surgery I notice only one implant had dropped into new crease and spoke to surgeon about my concerns who told me just to keep an eye on it and to come back in a year. The surgeon made me feel very uncomfortable for my concerns and brushed me off should I get a second opinion ?

John J. Edney, MD · Answer

You are still early in the recovery process.  Very often the final shape of the breasts are not realized until 6 months.  It is possible however that your shape may not change.  In that event you will require a revisional procedure performed through a crease incision.  It is very important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon especially when there are concerns postoperatively.  There is no harm in getting a second opinion.  Good luck

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

I am sympathetic with you--a year is a long time to wait.  Especially if there are some non-operative things to try that are only likely to work early on, such as pectoral strap, and displacement exercises. I would suggest trying to see your surgeon again before seeking another opinion, but do get that opinion if you feel brushed off again. All the best.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I do see the asymmetry that concerns you.  It is very important that your plastic surgeon listen to your concerns and offer helpful advice.  Before consulting another plastic surgeon I would visit your plastic surgeon and ask for the surgeon to specifically address the asymmetry and the failure of the right implant to drop.  Ask the physician if a pole wrap or breast implant displacement exercises might help encourage the right side to drop.  If you are unable to get satisfactory responses from your plastic surgeon then a consultation with another surgeon would be appropriate.

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