Late twenties, slim female - had a subtle breast augmentation (under the muscle) 3 years ago. Healed well however from early on I noticed the scar on my right breast was higher than the crease. About 1.5 years later, it was obvious my right breast had dropped lower than the left and looked fuller at the bottom. I qualified for revision surgery as my right implant had slipped below the pocket, but 9 months since having revision, the same thing has happened. Will a second revision fix this?
January 18, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Courageous515064, 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, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Courageous515064, 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, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Yes to Revision My recommendation on the second revision would be to utilize dermal matrix which is an internal bra that will support the implants from falling once again. Also, utilizing texturized implants as an alternative to help with implant migration.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Yes to Revision My recommendation on the second revision would be to utilize dermal matrix which is an internal bra that will support the implants from falling once again. Also, utilizing texturized implants as an alternative to help with implant migration.
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