Sagging Breasts After Breast Implant Exchange

April 2, 2009
Asked By:Jewel1 in Hartford, CT

I recently had implant exchange. I also had a capsular contraction in one breast. Before the surgery, my breasts were sloped, but not hanging. After surgery, to my horror, my breasts were hanging much lower on my chest. I'm still not satisfied and my surgeon claims he can't do anything about it. Now, I must always wear a support bra to lift my breasts. Another surgeon agreed to do a breast lift. But I am wondering, what happened? Could the doctor have removed some of my own breast tissue during the implant exchange, causing my breasts to hang lower now?

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April 4, 2009

Answer: Whatever the cause, it sounds that at this point you need a breast lift

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April 4, 2009

Answer: Whatever the cause, it sounds that at this point you need a breast lift

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February 2, 2010

Answer: Sagging breast after implant removal

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January 13, 2010

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April 4, 2009

Answer: Could be several things

April 4, 2009

Answer: Could be several things

April 3, 2009

Answer: Normal response

April 3, 2009

Answer: Normal response