I am a month post op, i noticed after a strenuous work out (running and jumping i was wearing a sports bra) that my right boob seems to fall off towards my armpitt now when i lie down? Its like a 3-4 finger gap when i lie down. I dont know if this is normal or if i messed myself up, i saw my PS and he told me i am fine and normal boobs fall to the sides and that its related to my ribcage/anatomy as well.... Im just looking for a second opinion thank you.
Answer: 1 Month Post Op, Breast Implant Changes Position With Workout Thank you for your questions and photos. It is difficult to determine from that information, without an in person exam, if your implant positioning is on target. I typically do not advise strenuous work out until six weeks after surgery because tissues are not fully healed. If you are experiencing lateral displacement, there are ways to position an underwire bra to seal off the pocket laterally. Best to discuss this with your surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 1 Month Post Op, Breast Implant Changes Position With Workout Thank you for your questions and photos. It is difficult to determine from that information, without an in person exam, if your implant positioning is on target. I typically do not advise strenuous work out until six weeks after surgery because tissues are not fully healed. If you are experiencing lateral displacement, there are ways to position an underwire bra to seal off the pocket laterally. Best to discuss this with your surgeon.
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Answer: Breast implant falling to the side when lying down Thank you for your question. Your upright photo looks very good. Implants can tend to fall to the side when lying down. It is impossible to tell from the photograph but if your implant moves excessively to one side and causes discomfort you may need a revision of the pocket. Please see your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Breast implant falling to the side when lying down Thank you for your question. Your upright photo looks very good. Implants can tend to fall to the side when lying down. It is impossible to tell from the photograph but if your implant moves excessively to one side and causes discomfort you may need a revision of the pocket. Please see your plastic surgeon.
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June 8, 2014
Answer: Lateral shifting of Implants It is a common finding that the breast implants move laterally when laying down. If this is more notable on one side than the other it is usually due to the lateral pocket being more laterally dissected, either by the surgeon during surgery, or by the patient postoperatively. The action of the pectoralis major muscle is to push the implants downward and laterally. So, if you have been doing strenuous activities too early following surgery, the muscle action can push the implant laterally. Luckily, your implants are in very good position with standing. So, there does not appear to be a reason for correcting this issue at this time. If however, the lateral displacement becomes worse or problematic, then a suture technique inside the pocket, or use of Acellular Dermal Matrix will help to centralize the implant.
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Answer: Lateral shifting of Implants It is a common finding that the breast implants move laterally when laying down. If this is more notable on one side than the other it is usually due to the lateral pocket being more laterally dissected, either by the surgeon during surgery, or by the patient postoperatively. The action of the pectoralis major muscle is to push the implants downward and laterally. So, if you have been doing strenuous activities too early following surgery, the muscle action can push the implant laterally. Luckily, your implants are in very good position with standing. So, there does not appear to be a reason for correcting this issue at this time. If however, the lateral displacement becomes worse or problematic, then a suture technique inside the pocket, or use of Acellular Dermal Matrix will help to centralize the implant.
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June 7, 2014
Answer: Breast falling to side when i lie down, is this normal? Hi. Whenever a patient stats that her breasts are "falling to the side" following abreast augmentation, the concern is whether the lateral extent of the pocket was made too large However, base on your pictures it is my opinion that this is not the case with you. Understand that breasts are meant to have some lateral displacement when the patient lies down. After an augmentation, the breasts should not be pointing straight up when the patient is lying down.You also need to consider that it's only been 1 month since your surgery......way too early to make a judgement as to the eventual position. I advice my patients that it can take anywhere from 3-6 months for subpectoral implants to settle. Relax, they look good and it seems you are progressing well. Good luck
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Answer: Breast falling to side when i lie down, is this normal? Hi. Whenever a patient stats that her breasts are "falling to the side" following abreast augmentation, the concern is whether the lateral extent of the pocket was made too large However, base on your pictures it is my opinion that this is not the case with you. Understand that breasts are meant to have some lateral displacement when the patient lies down. After an augmentation, the breasts should not be pointing straight up when the patient is lying down.You also need to consider that it's only been 1 month since your surgery......way too early to make a judgement as to the eventual position. I advice my patients that it can take anywhere from 3-6 months for subpectoral implants to settle. Relax, they look good and it seems you are progressing well. Good luck
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June 6, 2014
Answer: Breast falling to side when i lie down, is this normal? Thank you for the question and pictures. You demonstrate your concerns nicely. Although some “falling to these sides” of breast implants is quite normal when you lie down, if this occurs “excessively”, it may be a concern to patients. This phenomenon is called lateral displacement of the breast implant; it may be of concern from the visual and the discomfort standpoints. Surgical correction is an option.
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Answer: Breast falling to side when i lie down, is this normal? Thank you for the question and pictures. You demonstrate your concerns nicely. Although some “falling to these sides” of breast implants is quite normal when you lie down, if this occurs “excessively”, it may be a concern to patients. This phenomenon is called lateral displacement of the breast implant; it may be of concern from the visual and the discomfort standpoints. Surgical correction is an option.
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