Lateral displacement with 5 month old implants (Photo)

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I had Mentor Xtra silicone implants, size 435cc done 3/13/24. So only 5 months ago. Over the past few months my right implant slides laterally when I lie down (doesn’t have to be flat either). It doesn’t feel comfortable and it looks terrible. Not something I’d expect from new implants. I reached out to my surgeon and was told if it’s troublesome it would need surgical intervention, and he is retiring next week so I could go elsewhere. I’m beside myself.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear franniec998,
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 lateral pockets could be tightened to minimize the implant moving as much. I suggest find a new surgeon since your is retiring.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

To make a quality assessment regarding the outcome of any plastic surgery procedure, we need quality information.
Typically this would include proper before and after pictures.
The information you’ve included is insufficient to make a good assessment or give you any kind of recommendations other than to get a second opinion consultation from another plastic surgeon in your area.
 For second opinion consultation come prepared to bring you with you a complete set of prep before and after pictures and a copy of your operative report.
These are part of your medical records, and you can obtain them by requesting them from your current provider.
Your surgeon is responsible for the outcome of your procedure.
If they are retiring, then they are obligated to transfer your care to another provider.
Were you aware your surgeon was about to retire when you had surgery?
Schedule a few in person consultations with other plastic surgeons in your community to get a good assessment regarding your outcome.
You need to bring at least your before pictures which your current provider should’ve taken.
As I mentioned earlier, you should also bring your operative report so the next surgeon can understand what was done during the procedure.
Breast augmentation outcomes are usually based on three variables.
The first variable is the patient’s candidacy for the procedure.
Not everybody seeking breast implants is an ideal candidate for the operation.
The second variable is implant selection in regards to size shape, and type.
The third variable is the surgeons ability to put the implant in the correct at atomic location.
 When patients have concerns or problems after The procedure it’s usually related to one or more of the above three variables.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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