Teardrop to round revision possible? (Photo)

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High profile 315cc textured shaped implant placed 2022 to correct mild sagging and grade 1 tuberous breasts Happy with look and shape, unhappy with lack of movement and shape when lying on back. Can I swap out my shaped implants for round implants? Considerations, will not do a lift happy with sagging, have hypertronic scaring from incisions, firm scar tissues forming base of breast, numb left nipple"

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Yes, teardrop implants can be replaced with round implants.  However, in your frontal view, you can see your breasts are much too low on the chest wall.  You would benefit from a lift using The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If your implants are not behind the muscles, and most shaped textured implants are not, you may see the edges of your implants more.  Textured implants do not move much and are usually firmer to the touch. If you place the smooth implants behind the muscle, you may need a lift. You might just keep what you have unless you want to remove the textured implants.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I suggest patient avoid having surgical intervention it is indicated.
Each time you have surgery, there is the potential of things going wrong.
The only indication I can tell is getting rid of the textured implants, and that decision may vary from provider to provider.
I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon or schedule a few in person consultation to get a better assessment and better understanding if you need surgery.
Until there is a clear reason to have surgery. Patient should avoid it.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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