Will a surgical mesh fix a breast implant that has fallen too low? (Photos)

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I just had a revision a year ago because one implant had fallen at least an inch maybe even more below the other implant, I was hoping surgery and switching to silicone implants would fix this and it's been a year since my revision and the left implant is again at least an inch lower than the right again. Am I doomed with unsymmetrical breasts forever or can a surgical mesh bra on the left side fix this? I wear a sports bra almost 24-7 I do experience pain from this. Thank you in advance.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

This is a challenging problem to address. Your tissues have failed and you need tightening of the pocket with an internal support system like Galaflex. You may also require downsizing to a slightly smaller implant. You need to see someone that is well versed in revision breast surgery and the use of internal bra scaffold system. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck! I would be happy to help!

Wess Cohen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The reason you’re implants are falling is because the Inframammary fold his weekend, or was naturally lower on one side but it is more noticeable with implants in place. Think of implants like I’m magnifying glass for any slight asymmetry. Putting a Mechen is a good solution to raise the IMF. In conjunction, you may get better long-term results by downsizing either implants. Good luck.

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

You should be seen in consultation and discuss the details of your implants and prior surgery, but yes, if you failed one revision already, a revision of the breast implant capsule with an internal mesh bra would be a very reasonable next step. I would use Galaflex in such a case as this.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for question and posting appropriate pictures. You certainly are a good candidate for implant support using Galaflex 3-D mesh. It is best to have this done by an experienced surgeon with a lot of experience using this type of approach. It is important not to volumize your Implants any further as part of this operation. Of course it is best to have a consultation virtually or in person to discuss.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Since you have already had a capsulorrhaphy that failed, another attempt is not likely to succeed unless support is added to reinforce the thin tissue envelope around the implant. An internal bra with Galaflex mesh would be my recommendation.

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