Don’t like my breasts one year after breast augmentation surgery - do I need a second operation? (photos)

Question

My breast to me look way better before the procedure, now they look diformed and saggy and uneven. I’m so upset I have gained weight and I no longer visit the doctor who did the procedure for checkups. Do I need a second operation?

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

In my opinion, you had the incorrect surgery performed or I should say a lack of the completion of the correct operation. You need a breast lift to re-centralize the breast tissue over the breast implant. Sometimes this may be easy to miss if the particular individual is not well experienced in breast surgery. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!

Wess Cohen, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. If you are truly Unhappy with the surgical result, then you should consider a revision. They should be done with someone who performs revision breast surgery frequently as this can be a complicated surgery. It looks like your breast tissue is hanging off your implant, what is known as a snoopy deformity. The treatment for this is to tighten the breast tissue and lift it internally. Sometimes this does require a circle and vertical or even anchor type in session. Good luck. Wess Cohen, MD

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

There are a few options for you depending on what bothers you. You could have a breast lift with smaller implants and reduce the size of your areola. That would give you a nicer shape. But it does involve additional scars. You would have to decide if the scars would be a worthwhile trade off for you

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear anadali0426,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

If you are unhappy with your breasts, then you should consider a revision.  The left breast looks nice but your right breast would be greatly improved with a lift. 
Best wishes 
Dr. Taranow

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