10 months post op after breast lift and breasts starting to bottom out. Can a revision be done in office? (Photo)

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So I’m 10 months post op from having a breast lift. I was thinking about getting a revision because my breasts are bottom heavy now. Can a revision be done in office or do I neee to go back to the OR? Thanks for your advice!

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

You need to do the revision in a OR, never in an office, also you will need a mesh to fix the lower pol.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear hayleyrenee22,
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

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @hayleyrenee22 thank you for your question. No, a breast lift revision cannot be done in an office setting. A revision requires more advanced techniques and surgical tools than can be used in an office. It also requires that the procedure take place in a sterile environment, such as an operating room (OR). An OR has the necessary equipment and staff to ensure the safety of the patient during their surgery. In addition, anesthesia must be administered by a qualified technician who is trained to use this specialized equipment. Furthermore, the OR ensures that proper protocols are followed to reduce any risks associated with the procedure. All of these factors make it impossible to perform a breast lift revision in an office setting. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Unfortunately this is a problem that is relatively frequently seen after lift of large breasts. Due to gravity, breast tissue is moving downwords, expanding skin envelope and creating deformity. You should consider having a small reduction in order to achieve longer lasting result. Hope this helps.

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

I recommend having your revision in the OR to ensure comfort and safety. Removing the extra skin I’ve your lower breast will involve a large surface area and multiple nerves.

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