I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options? (Photo)

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I am a 24 year old woman 5'2 120 lbs. I had an augmentation done one year ago to lift my breasts. I was already busty, just lost a lot of volume from breast feeding. The surgeon said implants were the best way to gain lift and volume. I was already a 32d size, now am a 32ddd and I feel like they're not right. Not only are they too big, and painful, but they do not look lifted. I want to know my options, but am afraid to go back to the same doctor. What should I do?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. In my practice in cases like yours, i  recommend re-place the same implant under the muscle and perform the breast lift (Benelli's periareolar round block technic or "lollipop" BL).Performing this surgery you get a more projected breasts with a slightly lower size, less weight on the breast skin, minimal scar, and a more economical cost.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD · Answer

It sounds as though you have experienced an unfortunate but sometimes common problem with plastic surgeons in that it sounds as though your original plastic surgeon didn't really listen to what you wanted and may have performed an operation which would not give you the result you would like.  If you were happy with the size of your breasts before, I would recommend removing the implants, performing a breast lift, and perhaps implanting an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) such as Stattice which is derived from pig skin that can act as an internal bra and grows in to become part of you.  This way, you will have a more permanent lift and will likely get the lift as well as the fullness you were seeking before. I would suggest you see several different board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns, even if it means going back to your original surgeon.  I'm sorry you're unhappy with your results, but I'm confident it can be fixed.  Best of luck!

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and pics. Please discuss with your surgeon your options as you have a few. 1.  Remove implants and do nothing 2.  Remove implants and do a lift at the same time 3.  Remove implants and do lift and place smaller implants at the same time4.  Remove implants and do a lift 6 months later5.  Remove imants and do a lift at the same time and place a small implant 6 months later. best of luck.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

I agree with Dr. Rand. There must've been a miscommunication between you and your surgeon. You state that you are "busty" but also lost volume with breast feeding. These are contradictory. Maybe you thought you will get a lift and volume increase with minimal to no scars and your surgeon tried to deliver that. If you liked your preop photo, than you would've needed a lift only (trade off is a lollipop scar). At this point, your options are to remove the implants and do a lift only or place smaller implants with a lift. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns or seek a second opinion with a board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion. Good luck.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Breast implants will not raise saggy breasts, but only add volume.  You clearly gained volume in your breasts but are still unhappy with them.  I would recommend that you consider a reduction and/or lift.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options? (Photo)

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Answer: I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options?

Answer: I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options?

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I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options? (Photo)

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Answer: I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options?

Answer: I am so unhappy with my breast augmentation. They're too big and don't look right. What are my options?

Answer: Lift

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