6 months post-op - breast implants left my rib cage uneven, can this be fixed? (Photos)

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I'm almost 6 months post and noticed a huge difference in my rib cages they were even before and now they're not one sticks out and the other looks like it's been pushed in. I had quite obvious rib cage to begin with and I'm concerned with the one that's been pushed in. why is this happening ?? can this be fixed ??

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tellevenec,
breast implants are placed above the rib cage and they have no effect on bony structures in that area. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your ribs were not moved in surgery and they were not even prior. You notice them more because you have implants over the ribs.  Moving ribs is a very big surgery with a very big scar and is not done unless medically necessary.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

To make quality assessment regarding the outcome of any plastic surgery procedure, we need quality before and after pictures.
If you don’t have standard before, and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took.
Your surgeon is also the person you should follow up with regarding your concerns.
 Breast implants are not going to change the appearance of your rib cage in any meaningful way.
This is more likely related to other variables.
I don’t think you need revision surgery for this.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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