1 year post-op. Are my breast implants bottoming out? (photo)

From the photo it does not appear you implants are bottoming out. It does appear that the breasts are sagging though. This can be corrected with a lift. You can elect to keep your same implants at the time of a lift or switch them for a different size if you wish. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

You need to post a lateral view. However, based on the one photo, your implants may be fine, but your breast tissue may need a lift.

Dear grantke2,

bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.

Bottoming out can also occur if an implant is too large for the breast pocket. That is why it is important to choose an implant size that's correct for your body. I perform numerous measurements in the office to determine optimal implant size for my patient's bodies.

If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon for reassurance and to further discuss your options and possibility of revision.



Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery