I am having problems with my right implant. It keeps flipping and it hurst a lot. What possible procedures there are to correct this problem?
Answer: Malpositioned Implant I is difficult from your photos to really evaluate what is going on. However, going by your comment of a "flipped implant" usually surgery is the only answer. If this is from a shaped implant, then some pocket(capsule) adjustment would be necessary to prevent this from recurring. If this is from a round device, yes they can flip and cause deformity, then surgery is likely necessary as well. Some manipulating can be done externally, but surgery is usually required.Make sure you are evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck, hope that helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Malpositioned Implant I is difficult from your photos to really evaluate what is going on. However, going by your comment of a "flipped implant" usually surgery is the only answer. If this is from a shaped implant, then some pocket(capsule) adjustment would be necessary to prevent this from recurring. If this is from a round device, yes they can flip and cause deformity, then surgery is likely necessary as well. Some manipulating can be done externally, but surgery is usually required.Make sure you are evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck, hope that helps.
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Answer: How can I correct a flipped breast implant? In some cases external aggressive manipulation can achieve a correction. In others only operative exploration with repair can do this. Best to seek INPERSON examinations...
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Answer: How can I correct a flipped breast implant? In some cases external aggressive manipulation can achieve a correction. In others only operative exploration with repair can do this. Best to seek INPERSON examinations...
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January 17, 2014
Answer: Rotated or flipped implant It is very difficult to tell from the photo provided. Rotation, in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, is usually not an issue with round implants but can be with shaped anatomic implants. Also, a seroma (blister like fluid collection) or too large of a pocket could allow the implant to flip (front to back) in the pocket, but that is sometimes difficult to tell in person and impossible without an exam. An ultrasound may be helpful to determine if you have a seroma depending on your physical exam findings. Please see your plastic surgeon and express your concerns with him/her. Best of luck.
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Answer: Rotated or flipped implant It is very difficult to tell from the photo provided. Rotation, in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, is usually not an issue with round implants but can be with shaped anatomic implants. Also, a seroma (blister like fluid collection) or too large of a pocket could allow the implant to flip (front to back) in the pocket, but that is sometimes difficult to tell in person and impossible without an exam. An ultrasound may be helpful to determine if you have a seroma depending on your physical exam findings. Please see your plastic surgeon and express your concerns with him/her. Best of luck.
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January 17, 2014
Answer: Flipped implants? A flipped implant is often appreciated with shaped devices. This can only be reliably corrected with surgery.
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January 17, 2014
Answer: Flipped implants? A flipped implant is often appreciated with shaped devices. This can only be reliably corrected with surgery.
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January 16, 2014
Answer: Flipped implant Thank you for the photo but it does not help diagnose your problem. That said I would see my surgeon and get his opinion. Generally though a flipped implant of any type would require surgery to correct
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January 16, 2014
Answer: Flipped implant Thank you for the photo but it does not help diagnose your problem. That said I would see my surgeon and get his opinion. Generally though a flipped implant of any type would require surgery to correct
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