Why do I have waterfall deformity again after capsulectomy, replacement implants and lift? (Photo)

December 6, 2023
Asked By:missben

Breast implants were originally put in 2008, after several years I developed a waterfall deformity as you’ll see in the first frontal photo. In Oct 2022 I underwent capsuloctomy for capsule contraction, replace implants slightly smaller (doctors preference) put in same pocket and an anchor breast lift. 1 year later, the same breast has “malfunctioned” and has developed this waterfall deformity again. See the side photo. Why has this happened? And what to do to correct this? Please help!

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December 21, 2023

Answer: Waterfall deformity again

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Wayne I. Yamahata, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 21, 2023

Answer: Waterfall deformity again

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Wayne I. Yamahata, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2023

Answer: Capsules

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2023

Answer: Capsules

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 7, 2023

Answer: Recurrent waterfall deformity

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 7, 2023

Answer: Recurrent waterfall deformity

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 7, 2023

Answer: Waterfall

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December 7, 2023

Answer: Waterfall

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December 12, 2023

Answer: Breast implant issues

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Answer: Breast implant issues

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