Stretching of the skin typically happens over time in the lower portion of the breast. This occurs naturally with age but can also be caused or accelerated by weight fluctuations, pregnancy, genetics or large implant sizes. Correcting these problems often requires a combination of tightening of the skin, providing better support and possibly decreasing breast or implant volume. As a recognized expert in plastic surgery of the breast, Dr. Brown is often asked to assist and mange with these difficult problems. The cases below represent some of the patients that Dr. Brown has treated with soft tissue stretch.
Nipple sparing mastectomy reconstructed using breast implants with severe visible rippling. Corrected with a combination of more highly cohesive implants, fat grafting and insertion of an internal sling for implant support. Before and 6 months after.
Nipple sparing mastectomy reconstructed using breast implants with severe visible rippling. Corrected with a combination of more highly cohesive implants, fat grafting and insertion of an internal sling for implant support. Before and 6 months after.
Large implants with inadequate breast lift. This has resulted in stretching of the breast skin and nipples placed too high. Correction with small downsizing of implants and revision of the breast lift including internal support for the implant position. Before and 4 months after
Large implants with inadequate breast lift. This has resulted in stretching of the breast skin and nipples placed too high. Correction with small downsizing of implants and revision of the breast lift including internal support for the implant position. Before and 4 months after
Previous breast augmentation under the muscle with a breast lift. Implants have remained soft, however there has been sagging of the breast tissue. Correction performed with replacement of silicone gel implants in a new position under the muscle and revision of the breast lift with removal of lower breast tissue. Before and 3 months after.
