The patient was first seen at age 35 having undergone an enhancement in 1996 with placement of subglandular implants in an attempt to correct post-partum drooping of the breasts. She was never happy with the implants; bothered by rippling especially in the upper-medial pole, which is very common with placement of a subglandular implant. She felt that the surgeon had made her breasts too large in an attempt to correct her droop and she did not like the shape of her breasts. At that time, Dr. Reedy discussed with the patient that she required a revision with placement of a submuscular implant, but would also require a mastopexy.
She then went to another surgeon, who again like the first surgeon, told her that she did not require a mastopexy. He did however, switch her to gel implants and placed them in a submuscular pocket. He then excised inferior tissue, which created an abnormal distortion and pull to the nipples. As you can see by the pre-op pictures, she has nipples that are extremely low and laterally displaced. When you look at her side view, you can see that the implant is creating a high, unnatural bulge and that the breast tissue is falling off of the implant. Dr. Reedy again discussed with her that she would require a revision mastopexy and helped her come to terms with the location and appearance of the incisions and scars.
She underwent a subsequent surgery with Dr. Reedy replacing her gel implants, switching to a higher profile gel implant and a mastopexy. The patient has been extremely pleased with the results and as you can see, has a fuller, more naturally shaped breast with a more natural location of the nipple areola complex.
**Individual results may vary. You will be able to see more patient before and after photos during your consultation. Photos are of actual Berks Plastic Surgery Patients and Are Shown with Permission.
