Flipped Breast Implant - how can this be fixed?

Question

I have one breast implant that has started flipping. What would be my options in dealing with this?

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for the question. It appears that your surgeon would have to examine you, then most likely surgically revise the pocket. 
I wish you the best. 
Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonHouston, TX.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

This is a common problem when the pocket is too large. Typically in situations where the surgeon has instructed patients to massage after their initial surgery. It's a relatively straightforward correction for an experienced breast revision surgeon. You need a capsullorrhaphy, or tightening of the capsule. I'd suggest seeing your surgeon to discuss or book a consultation with a revision surgeon in your area if you no longer have a relationship with your surgeon. Hope that helps!

Laura Roider, MD · Answer

@Luminous210670 This commonly happens with the implant pocket/capsule is stretched out/larger than needed which gives the implant extra space. This can be managed a few ways.
1. You can learn how to manually flip the implant and correct is at home as it happens 2. Revision surgery: by tightening the implant pocket this can help correct and limit the ability for the implant to flip.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

How do you know your implant has flipped?
Do you have an asymmetrical implant? What are the problems this is causing? Consider reposting it with some information to put things in context.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD.

Flipped Breast Implant - how can this be fixed?

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