Breast lift going back to sagging, why? (Photo)

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Hi, I am a 29 year old, mom of two. On Jan 4th 2014 got my breast lifted with lollipop incision and had texturized silicone gel implants placed under the muscle. My results were amazing and I was real happy. Perky full breast and wonderful cleavage! Lately I have been noticing how my breast is sagging and the cleavage looks far from being good looking. My chest is going back to flat and when I hop my breast bounce a lot. My bra straps leave marks on my shoulders. Any idea what's happening to me?

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, sagging can return even if the lift was done properly.  It looks like your surgery was done well.  however, every patient is different and loose skin can occur after this surgery. It is fairly easy to remove more skin and sometimes this procedure can be done under local.  Please talk with your surgeon who will be able to help you best.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Without pre-op photos- it's impossible to comment accurately. Generally speaking the so called "lolipop" lift does not remove all of the sag. Combine that with implants and you will predictably sag again.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

After a breast lift, the breasts are snug and the implants perky, but in many women, the implant drops down with time and the skin stretches out to some degree.  We call this "settling". It occurs is some womento a greater degree than others.  Sometimes it requires a revision and sometimes it needs to be converted to the anchor type lift.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

Your photos suggest that the breast tissue has not been tightened enough and as the swelling resolved, the breast tissue sagged. It does not look like the implants are the problem.Return to your surgeon and he/she will likely take care of this for you.If you would like more information, please read my book, "Cosmetic Breast Surgery - a complete guide from A to double D".

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Dear Norma,An augmentation and lift relies on the breast pocket for implant support and the breast skin to support the breast lift shape.  Therefore, after a breast augmentation and lift both the implant can shift downwards and the breast tissue can shift downwards.  Re-tightening of either the breast pocket and/or breast lift can help retighten the breast augmentation lift shape.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

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