i had a breast lift and augmentation with 240cc filled to 270cc, 1 year ago. I feel my implants sit to low and to far to the side. How painful and how long is the revision surgery for this problem/
October 5, 2015
Answer: Expect less pain and shorter recovery... A wide variety of revisional breast procedures are currently available to treat secondary breast deformities.These procedures are generally associated with less pain and shorter recoveries than the patients’ original operative procedure.Your pictures suggest recurrent breast sag and inferior breast implant malposition.Correction of this deformity may require a capsulorrhaphy to raise the implant into normal position and adjust the height of the infra-mammary fold.In addition, the vertical distance between the nipple and the infra-mammary fold may require shortening as well.If you’re concerned about the appearance of your breasts it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Expect less pain and shorter recovery... A wide variety of revisional breast procedures are currently available to treat secondary breast deformities.These procedures are generally associated with less pain and shorter recoveries than the patients’ original operative procedure.Your pictures suggest recurrent breast sag and inferior breast implant malposition.Correction of this deformity may require a capsulorrhaphy to raise the implant into normal position and adjust the height of the infra-mammary fold.In addition, the vertical distance between the nipple and the infra-mammary fold may require shortening as well.If you’re concerned about the appearance of your breasts it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.
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June 1, 2014
Answer: What is the recovery time for breast revision for implant repositioning? Thank you for your question! The time will depend on how much work will need to be done. Without an examination it will be difficult to give you my recommendations, but certainly re-lifting with pocket revision would be recommended at the least. The procedure itself will result in less time off than your original procedure and likely be approximately one week off with restrictions carried on for approximately 3-4 weeks. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a terrific result!
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June 1, 2014
Answer: What is the recovery time for breast revision for implant repositioning? Thank you for your question! The time will depend on how much work will need to be done. Without an examination it will be difficult to give you my recommendations, but certainly re-lifting with pocket revision would be recommended at the least. The procedure itself will result in less time off than your original procedure and likely be approximately one week off with restrictions carried on for approximately 3-4 weeks. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a terrific result!
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July 1, 2012
Answer: Implant Repositioning Recovery
Breast Augmentation Revision surgery that you described varies from surgeon to surgeon but typically can be accomplished in a few hours. There is usually less pain than your original augmentation.
Post-Operative Healing following Breast revision varies from patient to patient and recovery recommendations also vary among different plastic surgeons - Best advice is to ask your surgeon his recommendations.
Below is what is typical for my practice.
This is an outpatient surgery and you will probably go home in a bra or with only light dressings over the incision lines.
In my practice - Sutures are dissolvable but the ending knot is removed within 1-2 weeks.
Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started in 7-10 days and return to work for light duty 1-2 weeks following surgery
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July 1, 2012
Answer: Implant Repositioning Recovery
Breast Augmentation Revision surgery that you described varies from surgeon to surgeon but typically can be accomplished in a few hours. There is usually less pain than your original augmentation.
Post-Operative Healing following Breast revision varies from patient to patient and recovery recommendations also vary among different plastic surgeons - Best advice is to ask your surgeon his recommendations.
Below is what is typical for my practice.
This is an outpatient surgery and you will probably go home in a bra or with only light dressings over the incision lines.
In my practice - Sutures are dissolvable but the ending knot is removed within 1-2 weeks.
Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started in 7-10 days and return to work for light duty 1-2 weeks following surgery
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