After a number of months, one of my implants has not dropped. What are my options for having a breast lift? (Photos)

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i recently had my 8 year old 375cc high profile implants replaced with 475cc anatomical implants - i had some loss of volume in the upper pole after giving birth to two children and the natural ageing process - i planned to let the implants settle for a year then decide if i would also like a breast lift but i didn’t want to have these two surgeries together - my issue is that after a number of months one of the implants just hasn’t dropped and i’m wondering what my options are x

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are asymmetrical in volume, shape and position. The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear 33aestheticface,
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

External ultrasound therapy may be helpful to lower your implant, or surgery. Right now, a lift would be a limited help. Your breasts naturally sit somewhat low on your chest and the bases cannot be raised.

Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD · Answer

Hi, 33aestheticface ! Thank you for your question.
As I see from your photographs that your right breast still needs time to have to drop. Even if they do not come to the equal level, with the breast lift they can be brought to the similar levels. ( I do not say the same level or complete symmetry because symmetry is almost impossible to achieve in breast surgery due to anatomical differences of the rib cage and pre-operative breast size and shape.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Better photos : frontal close up and side pics are really necessary to better answer your questions.  You appear to require a lollipop mastopexy (breast lift).

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photos, the location of your nipple areolar complexes are obscured by a marker, but they appear to point downward. The location of your surgical scars and the inferior aspect of the breasts are obscured by your breasts. Your breasts appear significantly asymmetric in size and shape. 
Breast implants usually settle into position after 8-12 weeks. How long has it been?
From the information provided, I cannot ascertain if the asymmetry was a preexisting problem or if the implants reside at different altitudes on your chest wall following your surgery. An examination is required.
Revisit your plastic surgeon for a complete examination and discussion. 
Best wishes...

After a number of months, one of my implants has not dropped. What are my options for having a breast lift? (Photos)

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