How Do I Know if my Breast Implant Fell out of Its Pocket?

March 26, 2009
Asked By:gooseneck76 in Wichita Falls, TX

When I lay on my back, one stays up and the other falls towards the armpit. The one that falls towards the armpit, I can move it all around.

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May 10, 2020

Answer: Implant pocket correction

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May 12, 2016

Answer: Lateralization of breast implants

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May 12, 2016

Answer: Lateralization of breast implants

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 10, 2016

Answer: Over-Dissection Could Be Cause

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 10, 2016

Answer: Over-Dissection Could Be Cause

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May 20, 2009

Answer: Implants do not 'fall out' of their pocket

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Sanjay Grover, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 20, 2009

Answer: Implants do not 'fall out' of their pocket

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Sanjay Grover, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 10, 2010

Answer: Implant pocket problems

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March 10, 2010

Answer: Implant pocket problems

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