I had saline implants for 19 years. Left breast had rippling (exactly where the dent is now), right breast ruptured. Which ultimately made me decide to explant. Fast forward 11 months and my left breast is awful with a major dent and crease through the breast and nipple. I am considering implants again, however, I’m worried the dent will still be there. It feels almost like a hole is there..? My question is will implants make the dent worse? Or will it help conceal it?
November 15, 2024
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Jeanie818., 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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November 15, 2024
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Jeanie818., 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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November 6, 2024
Answer: Breast shape From the photos it appears the best recommendation would be either a lift or implants with a lift. An implant alone will help but you still may have some irregularities as the nipple position is low. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation to learn more.
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November 6, 2024
Answer: Breast shape From the photos it appears the best recommendation would be either a lift or implants with a lift. An implant alone will help but you still may have some irregularities as the nipple position is low. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation to learn more.
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