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Are my Implants Bottoming Out?

I am 5'5", 114 lbs, and 2 1/2 months post op with 300cc high profile silicone implants. My nipples seem high and I am concerned that they are bottoming out. The incision scar is also starting to creep up the bottom of both breasts. I am also concerned that the proper profile was not chosen for my desired results. I have included photos of myself from the front and either side, as well as a photo that I provided my PS of the type of result that I desired. What are your thoughts?

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5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 300-349cc silicone implant 110-129 lbs bottom out high profile

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Bottoming out?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Yes I think your implants have settled a little too low. One of the most common complications after breast augmentation surgery is implant mal-position. This occurs when the implant is in an incorrect position on the chest wall. This may include incorrect position of the implant superiorly (“riding high”), inferiorly (“bottoming out”), medially (“symmastia or uni-boob”) or laterally (falling outward... more

Bottoming out implant

Pre operative photos may have been helpful for your question. It seems that your implants may be going a little low. This can happen from a variety of reasons. The projection of your implants is usually less of an issue than the other variables at play, (i.e.; skin quality, chest wall abnormalities, soft tissue abnormalities, etc;). Contact your plastic surgeon about your options.

Bottoming out

It looks like your implants settled a bit too low. Pre-op photos would be helpful. Some patients actually have nipples that appear high because they were high on the chest in the first place. A good exam would be helpful. Speka with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

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What you are describing is a bottoming out of an implant. This likely occured because of an absence of support to the implant. This absence could be due to many reasons which include but are not limited to: poor skin quality; possilbe violation of the inframammary fold during the initial procedure, size of implants placed, and/or the technique used to place the implant. But don't worry, this problem can definitively be corrected/improved with revisional surgery. I have... more

Implant Concerns

You may need to have a revision. I would suggest that you contact your Board certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation. Best wishes!

Bottoming out of breast implants

You may need to have the implants surgically adjusted so that the final position sits slightly higher than where they currently are located. I would wait a few more months to allow the scar tissue to mature so that the scar tissue (capsule) can be used to reinforce your new, higher inframammary fold (breast crease). Communicate your concerns with your plastic surgeon and he/she should be able to help you correct this condition. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno

Implants bottoming out

It looks like your implants have settled too far inferiorly. That can be corrected with a revision procedure called a capsulorrhaphy which elevates the inframammary fold with internal sutures, making the implants sit in a higher position. I do not think the problem is related to the type of implant (high profile) used.

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