Hello doctors, my last augmentation surgery (2022) involved replacing to larger implants(Med 510cc both) and fixing double-bubble. Almost immediately after I saw reoccurrence of d-b in the same location (under left breast) even though same Surgent placed GalaFlex mesh and It didn’t work to prevent d-b. Can I fix d-b without main surgery and anesthesia? What is the chance I will have db again? Can I lift breasts from armpits, I don’t want vertical scars on breasts. Thank you
Answer: Treating a double bubble It seems you could get a very nice result with a revision. I do not believe you need to live with a double bubble. You would almost certainly require general anesthesia, and a strong lasting breast lift would almost certainly need a vertical scar, and not be done through the armpit.
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Answer: Treating a double bubble It seems you could get a very nice result with a revision. I do not believe you need to live with a double bubble. You would almost certainly require general anesthesia, and a strong lasting breast lift would almost certainly need a vertical scar, and not be done through the armpit.
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February 13, 2025
Answer: Can I prevent double bubble? An in person evaluation is needed to know for sure but from the provided photos it appears you will need to consider a breast lift with your augmentation for the best outcome. Mesh can help support the tissues and the weight of the implant to lower the risk of double bubble, but it appears the issue for you is skin laxity. A breast lift is the recommendation to correct that.
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February 13, 2025
Answer: Can I prevent double bubble? An in person evaluation is needed to know for sure but from the provided photos it appears you will need to consider a breast lift with your augmentation for the best outcome. Mesh can help support the tissues and the weight of the implant to lower the risk of double bubble, but it appears the issue for you is skin laxity. A breast lift is the recommendation to correct that.
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February 11, 2025
Answer: Double bubble Dear Lisa Wu,
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February 11, 2025
Answer: Double bubble Dear Lisa Wu,
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February 7, 2025
Answer: Breasts No, the breasts cannot be lifted with the armpit incision. With a double bubble, you need to go smaller. Your implant is too large and heavy for your tissue and sags down. Looking at your photos, the implants are too large for your breast base. Smaller implants are lighter and stay in place better. You might need more mesh. Your tissue would probably do much better with 350-400 cc implants, but not larger. The bigger the implant, the more stretching and thinning occurs to your own tissue and the less your tissue will support.
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February 7, 2025
Answer: Breasts No, the breasts cannot be lifted with the armpit incision. With a double bubble, you need to go smaller. Your implant is too large and heavy for your tissue and sags down. Looking at your photos, the implants are too large for your breast base. Smaller implants are lighter and stay in place better. You might need more mesh. Your tissue would probably do much better with 350-400 cc implants, but not larger. The bigger the implant, the more stretching and thinning occurs to your own tissue and the less your tissue will support.
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February 7, 2025
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Your implants had to be placed low because your breasts were low and this has resulted in the double bubble. The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated 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. Later, fat transfers or small implants can be placed if additional volume is desired.
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February 7, 2025
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Your implants had to be placed low because your breasts were low and this has resulted in the double bubble. The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated 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. Later, fat transfers or small implants can be placed if additional volume is desired.
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