I Am 2 Years Post-OP Breast Augmentation - I Am Having a Problem with my Poles? (photo)

I had my breast augmentation two years ago. I'm 5'8.5" and I weigh 120lbs. I am not a person who can gain weight due to a hyper-metablosim, was a small A and I didn't really have any breast tissue. I had 300cc implants, filled to 350cc. My PS told me that I was narrow and that he really couldn't do much more, this was almost 6mth post. He told me weight gain or pregnancy was my best bet. I was hoping maybe there was a way to stretch my lower pole, naturally. Is there?

Tags:

5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 2 years post-op 110-129 lbs

Comment on this

10 Doctor Answers | Asked by llorelailaine in Lewistown, PA

Doctor Answers (10)
Community Comments (0)

Problem with implant position

This is a complex problem. Seeing some pre-op photos would help in determining why you look the way you do and what would be best. The implants look too high, the areolae look too low, the fold looks too high. Although sometimes the fold can be lowered, there is a risk that the skin indentation at the fold will persist and cause an indentation on the implant (Double bubble). Using a smaller implant or a narrower implant that doesn't have to sit so high on the chest compared to the breast... more

Lower Nipples After Breast Augmentation

Hello, Thank you for sharing you photos and your concerns. Without pre-op photos and a physical consultation, it is a little difficult to provide you with a complete analysis and recommendation. Nonetheless, it seems that there was not enough space created for the implants to drop further hence their center sits a little superior to your nipples; this is why you have the nipples pushed a little down. Surgery is the only way to resolve the issue by replacing the implants'... more

High Riding Breast Implants

It appears that you could benefit from a revision surgery to better position your nipples over your implants. One option would be to create more space for the implants below the nipples. I would suggest following up with your surgeon or seeking second opinions to evaluate the pros and cons of your options further.

Improving Breast Appearance After Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question and pictures. No, there is no “natural” way to improve the appearance of the lower poles of the breasts. Although physical examination would be necessary to know for sure, it is very likely that revisionary breast surgery can improve your situation. Increasing the space of the lower poles on the breasts is a possible option. I would suggest that you continue to discuss your questions/concerns with your plastic surgeon.... more

A revision breast surgery would be helpful

Hello, Thank you for the question and the photos. I strongly believe that you could achieve an improved breast shape with revision of the implant and implant pocket. Measurements and a proper discussion would have to be performed. In general, the lower pole of both breasts will have to be released. You will also likely benefit from removal of the capsule at the lower one-half of both breasts. The link below is from the before and after photos of one of my... more

Two years post op

You appear to have implants that are too large for your frame. They are subsequently sitting high on your chest.The only way these implants will fit you is to lower your inframammary fold or have smaller implants placed.

Breast Shape and Implant Position

Based on your photos, it appears that your Infra-Mammary Folds (IMFs) are positioned too high. This may have been your IMF's natural position to begin with and your surgeon did not feel comfortable lowering your fold to accommodate the shape and size of the implants that were chosen. Just speculating... Regardless, you have the appearance that your nipples are too low on the breast mound and your breasts are too full in the upper pole. In reality, your nipples appear to be where they should... more

Breast implants too high

Thank you for your question and for the photos. While it is impossible to make definitive recommendations without an exam, the photos do help. Based on your photos, I would agree that your implants appear to be sitting a bit high on your chest. This causes the nipples to be located at the lower part of your breasts and detracts from the overall result. There are a couple of causes of this result. One is the development of a capsular contracture, which can tighten the envelope around the... more

Breast implant malposition

You are correct to think your lower pole needs to be loosened so your implant can sit lower. Unfortunately, there is no definitive natural way to do this. There are surgical options. You could have the lower pole loosened and stretched surgically with a capsulotomy (cutting and releasing the scar tissue) or capsulectomy (removing the scar tissue) of the lower pole along with lowering the lower breast fold. If you use the same implants you have now, there is a chance the implants will stay... more

It is difficult but not impossible to move implants around once they've healed

Implant position can shift after breast augmentation. This is a fairly common occurrence after submuscular implant placement. Often times the implants will have a tendency to rise up in the pocket. This can be accentuated by a condition referred to as tubular or constricted breasts where there is deficient skin in the lower pole of the breast. Nevertheless, there are a few options for correction: 1). Work hard to see if you can massage the implants downward into a... more