I never heard of animation deformity before this surgery? I am devastated at my results. What can I do? (Photo)

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Surgery: mastoplexy with replacement of over muscle saline implants to below muscle silicone implants. My main decision to do this procedure was because I wanted more natural feeling and looking implants. I was never told about this condition called animation deformity. It looks so awful, and I am so devastated. My surgeon continues to act like this is normal and acceptable, though I am completely disfigured. In addition, I now have assymetry in sz and level of breasts. Surg was 7 months ago.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello !

I’m sorry you are experiencing this. 
Unfortunately, the only way to fix it is surgically, by repositioning the implant to the prepectoral position (and sometimes with the help of an acellular dermal matrix).

I hope this helps, 
Best of luck !

Randal Haworth

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

your condition is unfortunately not uncommon, and is caused by detachment of the pectoral muscle in the dual plane procedure. Correction of it requires re-attachment of the muscle. This can be done when moving the implant back in front, or by converting to the split muscle plane. Lots of examples on my website.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Daibac,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You were probably told, but did not hear during your conversation with your surgeon to exchange them. Any implant behind the muscle will be pushed to the side when the muscle is flexed.  the muscle needs more space and the implant is taking up space. In your clothing, this is usually not noticeable unless your clothing is very skimpy.  Behind the muscle gives more implant coverage and support and better upper breast fullness. However, the implants can be moved back in front of the muscle. You still might have some changes when the muscles flexes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the only 3 posted photos, you need re location surgery of implants to dual plane placement. Fee $8,000+ Best to virtual consult with...

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