Breast Implants: Q&A
Ask a QuestionBreasts Are Misshapen and Low After Implants
My breasts appear disc-like and they sit quite low 3 weeks after surgery. Is this normal? 29 years of age. 5'5" 128 lbs. Small upper frame. 375cc high profile silicon subfacial implant from transaxillary. Breasts were previously symmetrical.
Tags:
4 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
cindz
in Florida
+1
PHOTO: Breasts Are Misshapen and Low After (Transax) Implants
It appears that your anatomic crease was disrupted by the implants and they are now falling below this anatomic landmark. It will likely eventually require caspsulorrhaphy. You could try taping and uderwire reinformcment but that does not hav a high likelihood of success.
+1
Revision transax
It looks like the implants are too low and the folds need to be reinforced. You need a revision and you should talk to your doctor.
+1
Need Revision
Hmmm. I am not a huge fan of transax augs because of malposition problems. It appears the the implants sit well below your natural fold. This is unlikely to improve. I would give your tissues some time to recover then repositioning the implants beneath the muscle (+/- recreation of fold) is warranted. This must be accomplished through a crease incision (Your tradeoff for better breast shape).
Good Luck.
Dr. ES
You might also like...
Real Stories
Excited but Nervous at the Same Time - Houston, TX
Hi ladies I'm 25 about 122lbs 5'3 and I have two little girls 6yrs and 10mon. I've been...
+1
Transaxillary Breast Augmentation NOT for Everyone!
It is always hard to make a judgement without seeing someone's preop photos and only one post op, but it certainly it appears that your implants are sitting too low. The distance from your nipple to your inframammary fold appears too long, meaning the implants are sitting to low. This can be one of the problems with the transaxillary incision - you do not have accurate control of exactly where those implants are going to sit if you have to alter the fold at all. ...
more
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)