Is This Lateral Displacement? If So, Early Enough to Stop It from Getting Worse? (photo)

2 months post op. 425cc saline under the muscle, mod plus. I have a large gap in cleavage when I lay down. Thin skin, little breast tissue to start, but I have worn a supportive sports bra at night since my surgery so I'm not sure if its indeed lateral displacement or just my anatomy. If it is looking like lateral displacement, can I stop it from getting worse by wearing a very snug underwire bra 24/7 until everything has healed? Will that help? Or am I destined for revision? Thank you.

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Implant malposition after breast augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery makes you a larger version of yourself. If you start with a wide bony cleavage gap and lateral flare of your breasts and nipples you typically retain that anatomy. Some patients are predisposed to lateral displacement which is essentially a normal effect from gravity. Women with sloping chest walls or with widely spaced breasts who go with larger implant sizes or have poor skin tone should realize that lateral descent of the implant is always a possibility over... more

Is This Lateral Displacement? If So, Early Enough to Stop It from Getting Worse?

Yes BUT. The standing result is so very good that messing with further surgery would or could cause a possible worsening of the result.

Lateral displacement of implants?

Its natural for implants to fall to the side when laying down. Your result is good and you should check with your surgeon for further advice. If you absolute abhor the lateral movement, you can consider changing to textured anatomic implants that don't move much at all when supine. Remember, your results are very good!

Curtis Wong, MD

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Redding Plastic Surgeon

Is This Lateral Displacement?

No. This is a nice result. Your breasts are naturally wide spaced, and the implants can only be placed where the breasts are. By two months, your capsules are well formed, and I see no necessity for wearing a bra 24/7, but do check with your surgeon. I really see nothing to revise. All the best.

Lateral Implant Displacement

Hello W, You have a very lovely result, especially given your lean body and smaller breasts. You have some lateral displacement in the breast opposite the arm holding the camera; the other breast looks to be in good position. I don't think 24/7/365 bra will do much over time, and things will settle as they will settle regardless. The problem is tissue expansion and loss of elasticity from the implant; this issue is made worse by saline filled implants, which have more density... more

Lateral implant displacement after breast augmentation

Hello 'wannabme4me', thanks for your question. Although your augmentation looks aesthetic when you are upright, I understand your concerns when you are lying down. You have several risk factors for this lateral displacement effect, which is ultimately due to lateral sagging of the implants in their pocket due to the effects of gravity. The risk factors include the use of larger implants and placing them under a thin and deflated breast tissue envelope which lacks sufficient... more