Best practice for correction of bottoming out? (Photo)

February 21, 2018
Asked By:bridgetbaylor in Atlanta, GA

My PS suggested placing a few sutures to help correct placement of my left implant but said it would be done under local anesthesia in the office. Is this common practice? Would the risk of infection not be super high with this procedure? Is it possible to have this corrected under general anesthesia in the OR? Is it likely that my implant will continue to fall out of the pocket if I do not choose to have it repaired? Photo progression shown for comparison.

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February 28, 2018

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