3rd surgery with Siri; already bottoming out and implants are falling in armpits? 2 months post-op (Photo)

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I paid for siri after having 2 ba with lifts.my second surgery my implants exposed. 2 months p.o. & my implants fall into armpits. I paid for siri after having most of my breast tissue removed and a double capsule. This was my third breast surgery this year. I don't want to go to current surgeon at this point. What are my options?

Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi BB,Thanks for your question and photo. It is really hard to assess based on only this view. SERI usually has no give to it, so where it is placed is where it stays and it usually dissolves in one to two years. I have extensive experience with it. I would wait to see how everything turns out in 6-12 months before looking for other options. If you had implant exposure, the prudent thing to do would have been to remove the implant and let your tissue heal before going through with another revision. Now, just wait, let your tissues heal. Seek another 2 or 3 opinions from board certified plastic surgeons that perform a lot of breast revisions. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeons. They usually try to help their patients as much as possible. Good Luck.All the best,
Carlos Mata MD, MBA, FACS

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I am sorry you are going through this.  I understand that after three surgeries you want another surgeon, even if he didn't do anything wrong per se. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons and get an examination.

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

Your photo does not help evaluation, but from what you have said, I would allow healing for 6-12 months, and then find a surgeon with experience performing revisions.Good luck,

David S. Motoki, MD · Answer

It is unfortunate that you are having such problems after breast surgery. Re-operations can be a challenge. Since you are only two months out from your last surgery it may be prudent to wait until you are at least six months post-op to let the tissues heal. In most cases the original surgeon is in the best position to advise you regarding your options so consider his/ her recommendations. If you want a second opinion then save some time by obtaining all your medical records such as operation reports, breast implant information, pre and post-op photos, etc to help the next surgeon review your case. Hope it all works out for you.

Andre Aboolian, MD · Answer

Please before choosing another plastic surgeon review their before/after photos and ask them to show you photos of similar cases to yours.  It would be good if you can also speak to a patient or two who had the same situation and had the repair.

3rd surgery with Siri; already bottoming out and implants are falling in armpits? 2 months post-op (Photo)

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