Is it possible for me to have a second breast lift/ revision breast lift? (photos)

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In March 2021 I had my implants removed, a capsulectomy and a breast lift. I'm beyond happy with my size now, however I'm unsatisfied with the shape of my breasts. I find that the medial part of my lower breast is already bubbling/sagging, and the tissue in general seems flat/shallow and almost appears to be sliding into my armpit area (almost reminds me of a sumo wrestlers chest if that makes sense?). Could I have another breast lift to correct this? TY!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The technique I recommend is a mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I do see some asymmetry in the photos you have posted. In order to tighten up the skin, it would require another lift. Since you are so early out from your surgery, I would say you should wait until about a year out from last surgery and reassess.

At that point I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss further what your options are.

Hope that helps.

At that point I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss further what your options are.

Hope that helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Alexandra Bone,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good afternoon,
I wouldn't do anything for a full year- it is quite common for the tissue to relax after explant/lift, which is why I usually stage the procedure- explant first, lift later. You likely will need another lift to achieve the best result you can!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you could having another lift to tighten. You also could consider a minimally invasive skin tightening with radiofrequency like ThermiTight. I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon.

Michael S. Wong, MD · Answer

Dear Alexandra Bone,
Thank you for your questions and photos. Yes, you certainly can have a breast lift/revision breast lift. This will likely necessitate lengthening of your existing scars. Laterally, better contour of the outer breast can be achieved by bringing the scar out of the inframammary fold and carrying that upward to provide better definition, decreasing the boxy appearance in this area.
Hope you find this helpful and wish you well.

Hector Vela, MD · Answer

Hello Alexandra Bone, yes you can have a breast lift revision. In your particular case, first we have to identify what is the problem with your breast. Looking at your photos, I can see that besides the shape, sagginess and the lateral sliding, there is a lack of volume of the upper pole which result in a bad proportion of you breast. A good option for you, is to consider adding some volume with a small implant, trying to equilibrate volume of the upper pole; also during this revision you can have skin adjustment so we can improve skin sagginess, shape and lateral sliding. Adding volume with an implant and losing volume by skin resection will lead us at the end to stay almost in the same size or volume.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Alexandra,
Your breast look very good now, but I do see where a revision (repeat) mastopexy (breast lift) would round out the breasts, revise the scars and give you more upper pole fullness.
It is common to wait a full year after surgery prior to a revision, but I doubt the breasts will change much more over the next 4 months.
Best wishes,
Dr. Taranow

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based upon the excellently posted photos, you can have a revision of lift with liposuction and fat transferred to breasts to help improve the appearances. Fees in the $12,000 ranges.

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note slight asymmetry of breast size and areolar positioning. There is minimal sag and some loss of superior pole volume. The surgical scars are healing well.You may benefit from a revisional mastopexy. 15% of cosmetic procedures require a secondary touch up.Revisit your plastic surgeon for reevaluation, examination, and discussion.Best wishes...

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