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Revisionist perfect pocket breast surgery

One of the most common complications after breast augmentation surgery is implant position incorrect. This occurs when the implant is in the wrong position on the chest wall. This can include improper positioning of the implant superiorly ("With a result "), down (" low "), medium (" uni-boob or symmastia ") or laterally (falling outward into the armpit). Dr. Poustie to Poustie Plastic Surgery, has corrected the problems of many patients.
Symmastia (middle or bad, or "uni-boob") occurs when breast implants moves too far toward the midline – the two implants may actually touch the center of the chest. If the horizontal muscle connects the sternum and through the implant is cut during surgery, the implant can move to the middle of the chest. Symmastia can result from overly aggressive attempts to alter the anatomy of the chest wall trying to increase the division of patients. This result is exacerbated by the use of implants in thin patients and is a problem for implants over or under muscle implant placement if the muscles allows the muscle to provide a slower transition of senior division breast mound. The correction involves the use of sutures of the internal capsule around breast implants. It is often necessary to expand the breast implant pocket laterally (outwardly) to allow correct placement of the implant.

Specific bandages and bra used to strengthen the repair. The fastener is used after the repair symmastia is designated as the "bra strap". It is used to stabilize the region after symmastia reconstruction. This will allow the area suture between the breasts to heal properly without excessive pressure in the region.

Through the wave of migration implies a lower implants. This causes the nipple areola complex seem too high in the breast. Furthermore, the distance between the areola and the inframammary fold is too great. This is corrected by "raising" the inframammary fold with internal sutures. This is done after accurate measurements are made from the areola to the "new" submammary.

Some patients in our office with the desire to increase the fullness of the lower pole of the breast. The distance between the areola and the "new fold under the breast" is increased by using a gentle dissection. The use of an implant can help increase the fullness of the lower pole of the breast. This is commonly done in patients with tuberous breasts or narrowed. Tuberous Breasts have a very narrow base and usually one on the skin long. Sometimes people refer to "Tuberous Breast" shape similar to the "Snoopy nose." In the worst cases of tuberous breasts, a breast lift can be done through an incision around the areola, which makes the breast a more rounded the patient is satisfied. In many cases, however, a lift is not necessary. The patient should be aware that the end result will take months to see and will to be patient.

Some patients after surgery have increased chest lateral (outside) displacement of breast implants. This can be corrected by an internal suture technique decreasing the size of the implant pocket and moving toward the midline.

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About the Author

Dr. Tom Pousti is a La Jolla / San Diego Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function, and quality of life to his patients. After 17 years of extensive medical and surgical training, Dr. Tom Pousti is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Pousti and his wife Marjan reside in San Diego with their three sons and daughter.

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