Does it look like I have snoopy deformation? If so, how can I rectify this issue? (Photos)

you have either of two options. This will also depend in the exam but nonetheless, either you have your capsular contracture released with a capsulotomy procedure or a breast lift. Each of these options have advantages and disadvantages that you will have to weigh with the help of your surgeon. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Dr V

Hello, thank you for your question. It seems like you can benefit from a breast lift or you can also down size your implants. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

It does look like you have a “snoopy nose” or “waterfall” deformity. This happens when the breast tissue slides over the implant and falls below the level of the implant.
To correct it, I’d recommend lifting the breast over the implant. If your implant capsules have developed capsular contracture, that would need to be corrected as well.

Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to breast revision. Your issue is very common. A standard lollipop breast lift would make your breasts have an excellent aesthetic outcome. Do not over think it. Best wishes to you.

A high implant with the breast hanging of the end is termed a 'waterfall' deformity. A Breast Lift will be necessary to fix this, and careful consideration must be made to a revision of your breast implant pocket. It will be very helpful to bring the Operative Report and implant specifics to your consultation. Good luck!

Breast implants are not identical to breast tissue. Since they are not identical and not attached, they can undergo differential descent. It appears that your implants have stayed in one position and your breast tissue has gone to another position. At this time, I recommend 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 can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Good afternoon!

It does indeed appear as though your natural tissue is melting off of your implants, and I'm sure if you raise your arms you can see a double bubble on each side. The problem is two-fold: your tissue elasticity is poor and your tissue has stretched out and sagged, and the union between implant and natural breast is poor.

I would recommend the following:

1) donut mastopexy to lift and tighten your own tissue

2) capsulotomy to release the double bubble

3) the Original Internal Bra, my strong permanent internal suturing technique, to lift and support your implant pockets. This is the most common revsion procedure I perform, 5-6 times a week- it works and it lasts!

Without in person consultation it would be impossible to conclude whether you have capsular contracture. There is no doubt that you need a lift. So, breast lift or breast lift with capsular contracture release, should be considered. In person consultation is recommended. Good luck

Hello and thank you for submitting your photos. There is lack of harmony between your breast tissue and the underlying implants which are sitting higher ("waterfall deformity"). You would likely benefit from secondary breast surgery to improve the harmony between the implants and breast tissue with a lift and possibly repositioning the implants as well. I recommend you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in consultation with experience in secondary breast surgery.Best Regards,Dr. Zamani

Hello and thank for posting your question. No, you do not have the snoopy deformation. Your implants have stayed in place while your breast tissue has sagged. This can be due to capsular contraction or to the simple fact that when implants are places under the muscle, the muscle can sometimes holds on to the implants if the pocket is not released probably. This is also why some patients get animation deformity (movement and contraction of the implants when a patient moves her arms).

If the implants are hard, deformed or or you feel pain, you probably have capsular contraction. Releasing the capsule, or removing the entire capsule if possible, and maybe even changing the implant’s placement would be my plan of action. A change of implants plus a lift would also be necessary.

If you do not have capsular contraction the solution should be easier. Pocket revision with a lift and implant exchange should be enough to correct your issues.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota