What Are the Signs of a Shifted Breast Implant After BA?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by PinkyOG in My world CA

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Signs of Shifted Breast Implant?

Thank you for the question. I think what you are referring to is otherwise known as implant displacement where a breast implant can “shift” out of its ideal position. Examples of breast implant displacement include bottoming out, superior displacement, lateral displacement, and medial displacement ( symmastia). Signs that a breast implant has shifted would include visual or palpable changes of the breast implant positioning, breast asymmetry, and occasionally... more

Shifting breast implants signs

You may see asymmetry of the breasts, scarring around the implants, and even pain can be associated with shifting breast implants. Return to your plastic surgeon for any concerns. see video

Implant shifting or displacement of the breast implant

Shifting of an implant, to some degree, is normal and commonly found in the first one month of the surgery as the breast implant settles. However, positional changes in the implant that change the aesthetics and symmetry of the breasts should be monitored and corrected, if possible. Capsule plication is often recommended. Surgery90210

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PinkyOG 19 Jul 2012

Thanks you. I have what looks like a dent on my left breast. I am 7 weeks post op and had breast lift and silecone impalnt. It is slightly higher and I just noticed the dent yesterday when i sat in and was soughcing a little. I left my ps a MSG today and hope and will be seeing him Monday. But this is giving my major anxiety. I'm even slightly depressed at the thought of having to go back in for a revision. I'm massaging like I was told to have it drop since there is still room in the pocket to even with my right breast. But my left is somewhat oval and now the dent. I don't know what else if anything besides surgery.. Or what is going on with me. :(

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