I have always had asymmetrical breasts so I decided to get a lift in the bigger breast in 2018. Had my son in 2022 didn’t breast feed but lost weight pretty quickly after giving birth. Decided to try implants in 2023 and have never truly been happy with the result. Please help with what kind of options I have to help even out my inframmorary fold? Is there anyone out there that has seen a case like mine before? I am feeling so down.
Answer: Breast lift with Implants Hello and thank you for your question. Based on the photographs provided, the folds look fairly symmetrical. It does appear that you have some bottoming out with an elongated nipple to imframmary fold distance. You may benefit from revisional surgery with removal of excess skin along the lower poles and possible mesh placement for improved support. Good luck.
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Answer: Breast lift with Implants Hello and thank you for your question. Based on the photographs provided, the folds look fairly symmetrical. It does appear that you have some bottoming out with an elongated nipple to imframmary fold distance. You may benefit from revisional surgery with removal of excess skin along the lower poles and possible mesh placement for improved support. Good luck.
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April 10, 2025
Answer: Bottoming out does not mean hopeless It does look like you're experiencing bottoming out on both sides. This happens when the implant drops below the natural fold, creating too much fullness in the lower pole and stretching the nipple-to-fold distance. If you're planning to remove the implants without replacing them, keep in mind that achieving symmetry can be a bit more complex — especially if one side had a larger implant and more tissue thinning. That said, a natural, balanced result is possible.Depending on your goals, options may include:A stabilizing mastopexy revision (lifting and reshaping the breast without moving the nipple)Fat grafting to restore volume and improve symmetryOr implant exchange with improved support, if you still want upper pole fullnessYou can absolutely achieve a natural result — whether using your own tissue or implants, but you might need more than one surgery.
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April 10, 2025
Answer: Bottoming out does not mean hopeless It does look like you're experiencing bottoming out on both sides. This happens when the implant drops below the natural fold, creating too much fullness in the lower pole and stretching the nipple-to-fold distance. If you're planning to remove the implants without replacing them, keep in mind that achieving symmetry can be a bit more complex — especially if one side had a larger implant and more tissue thinning. That said, a natural, balanced result is possible.Depending on your goals, options may include:A stabilizing mastopexy revision (lifting and reshaping the breast without moving the nipple)Fat grafting to restore volume and improve symmetryOr implant exchange with improved support, if you still want upper pole fullnessYou can absolutely achieve a natural result — whether using your own tissue or implants, but you might need more than one surgery.
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March 31, 2025
Answer: Breast Revision Without a history/physical exam/in-office ultrasound, it is challenging to make official recommendations. Just from the photos, it appears that you have some pocket malposition, potentially too wide of a breast implant, and breast tissue/skin laxity. At the minimum, I would recommend breast revisionary surgery that would include tightening the internal implant pocket, placing a new implant, performing a breast lift.
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March 31, 2025
Answer: Breast Revision Without a history/physical exam/in-office ultrasound, it is challenging to make official recommendations. Just from the photos, it appears that you have some pocket malposition, potentially too wide of a breast implant, and breast tissue/skin laxity. At the minimum, I would recommend breast revisionary surgery that would include tightening the internal implant pocket, placing a new implant, performing a breast lift.
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February 13, 2025
Answer: Internal bra for bottoming out repair Your photos show a bit of bottoming out, with a long nipple-to-fold distance and low position of the implants. I would suggest a revision using a Galaflex internal bra. This will support the implants and stabilize the inframammary fold`.
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February 13, 2025
Answer: Internal bra for bottoming out repair Your photos show a bit of bottoming out, with a long nipple-to-fold distance and low position of the implants. I would suggest a revision using a Galaflex internal bra. This will support the implants and stabilize the inframammary fold`.
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February 12, 2025
Answer: Severe asymmetry Dear fufu12, 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
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February 12, 2025
Answer: Severe asymmetry Dear fufu12, 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
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