Do I need a revision? 5 months post op BA
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Based on your photos, the issues that bother you will not correct themselves. You will need a revision surgery consisting of replacing your implant with a device that is more appropriately sized for your breast and frame, as as well as correction of what appears to be a constricted or short lower portion of your breast (a breast lift, for all intents and purposes).
See a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your issues and suggest a correction based on an in-person examination.
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Thank you for your question and sorry to hear about your situation. Based on your photos, this will not self-correct. A revision procedure would be required involving a breast lift with possible exchange to different size implants. Be sure to consult with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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Thank you for your question and photos. A breast revision with a breast lift will give you the most optimal result. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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I do not think the things that you are bothered by are going to self correct… Unfortunately you probably need a revision, and probably a lift as well.
Best of luck!
Clearly, by looking at your photos your breast shape needs improvement. Both breasts appear to have had existing sagging or ptosis prior to your implant surgery with the nipples to low on the breast. The standard way to correct this problem is a breast lift. The implant on the right breast appears to have an acceptable position on the chest but the left is to high. Also, the implants look to wide for your breast and are probably a high profile implant. So, unfortunately your breasts are not going to get better with time. The best option is to discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeon who does revision type surgery and to be safe get more than one opinion. Best of luck and there is hope to make your breasts better.
From the photos it is apparent both implants are sitting much to high and the breast tissue on each side is too low. Both need to be adjusted to get a look you will like. The problem partly stems from your natural breast ptosis or droop but is aggravated by the high implants which are not going to "drop". They need to be surgically positioned at the right level of your chest. We frequently see this look when a patient has had incomplete release of the lower part of the muscle and the muscle holds the implants up like a hammock. Other times it may be due to capsular contracture.
I agree with other opinions previously posted here. It looks like you likely need a breast lift (mastopexy) to correct your nipple position at the least although an in-person exam is best to really evaluate a patient's needs. When there is some droop and a short base to the breast, an implant alone does not tend to correct the breast shape and nipple position. Many surgeons will want to wait until you are at least 6 months out to make plans for any revision necessary. Best of luck to you!
You should have had a breast lift to start out with as you have significant ptosis that could not be corrected with an implant alone. Your implants are also too highly placed on your chest. These issues will not be able to be corrected without surgery.
I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast surgery; based on your photographs, your concerns are certainly understandable. Based on your concerns and photographs, I think that revisionary surgery will certainly be beneficial. Exactly what breast operation you should undergo your physical examination and goals. Based on your description and photographs alone, I think you will benefit from adjustment of the capsules, possible use of different implants, and breast lifting surgery.
My best suggestion: select your best surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience helping patients with this type of revisionary breast surgery. Then, communicate your goals carefully as well. The use of goal photographs can be very helpful during the communication process. Best wishes.
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Your pictures show a short nipple to fold distance and low position of the nipples, which is one version of what is called a constricted breast. A breast lift is going to help more than anything else.
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