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My implants don't sit into the pocket of my breast tissue. Can this be fixed without a lift? (Photos)

Straightforward53160Jun 9, 2022
2020 I had revision surgery after a rupture. My original surgeon performed the the revision surgery. I went from having under the muscle allergan 275 medium profile to allergen 335 high profile. I am now very flat on the front of my breast and I can feel implant doesn't go into my bottom breast tissue. My implants don't sit into the pocket of my breast tissue. Could this be from the pocket not being made big enough in the second surgery and can this be fixed without a lift?

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

Usually this happens when the implants chosen are too large and heavy for the tissue. Your implants appear too large for your frame and tissue. Some surgeons will also try to lower the fold to accommodate such big implants. Have your folds tightened and go with something smaller and less heavy.

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

You can always go smaller in size, especially if you are very active. If you have little breast tissue, I would still stay behind the muscle to avoid seeing the edge and ripples.

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Gianfranco Frojo, MD

This is an incredibly complex problem that likely requires removal of the capsule around the current implant and replacing with a new implant. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of...

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