Is this something that can be corrected with simple skin removal? (Photos)

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Reposting with better pictures. I'm not sure if this is bottoming out-- haven't seen anything like this online. Had a Breast augmentation with lift around 10 months ago. Since waking up from surgery the left side has felt heavy and looked strange. The asymmetry became noticeable in December and my dr did a procedure where he removed a little bit of skin, which did literally nothing. Now it looks worse and he wants to do the procedure again. I'm not sure if it will work and I'm dreading the possibility of another surgery

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you want that revised you would need additional scars or lengthening of the vertical scar you have to tighten the skin in the lower breast. So there would be a trade off. Improve the shape for more scars.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Genuine605152,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You do have some excess tissue, skin and maybe breast, on the side profile of one breasts. More tissue can be removed through the vertical incision which may correct the problem. Otherwise, the lift internally can be redone.  I would try the in office procedure first.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

While it is a weird result, it is correctable with a revision mastopexy. It appears to be either excess skin, or may be an out pouching of the capsule and implant.  Either way, it is fixable. 
Best wishes,
Dr. Taranow

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