Can I do something to prevent animation deformity from becoming more severe after my breast augmentation?

Texasgal I appreciate your concern, however animation deformity is somewhat common and there are various degrees of severity. Some women actually have modest deformity and either do not even notice it or it does not bother them. This condition can be corrected, however it does require a small revision surgery.  Ask your plastic surgeon about possibly discounting the revision, as this is something I do as a courtesy for my patients as it is a complication that cannot be predicted and is nobody’s fault! Good luck.

Animation issues are a difficult issue and somewhat common.   There are many options that you should discuss with your surgeon.   The treatment can depend on the exact issue and how the amount overlying soft tissue (and breast tissue ) available.   

Unfortunately at least 3 out of 4 patients with the common dual plane method experience some degree of animation deformity, because the pectoral muscle is partly detached. It then adheres to the capsule, causing distortion. Correction of the problem can be done by either converting to the split muscle plane, which preserves coverage over the upper pole, or subfascial. The detached part of the muscle has to be re-attached behind the breast.