Flipped over Implant after Breast Reconstruction

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I had breast reconstruction with saline implants this summer. One of them flip over (flat side on the top). Doctor sayed that this happen and if dont get back to normal position I need to get surgery to fix it. I am really concern about it. Thank You Ivana

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

A flipped implant does occur and it is difficult to say why it happens. Occasionally it will flip back on its own. The surgery to correct it is relatively  simple and should not be a concern for you.

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

In breast reconstruction- the implant pockets are sometimes a bit larger than than implant volumes- so implants can flip spontaneously, changing the shape and projection of the reconstructed breast. This issue may resolve spontaneously. if it does not, a simple operation can fix the problem.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

An implant can flip inthe pocket and sometimes it can flip back over through manipulation or if necessary, through having another operation.

Shahin Javaheri, MD · Answer

Implant "flipping" is not uncommon.  Sometimes, manual manipulation may "re-flip" it; if not, then an operation may be necessary.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Smooth Breast implants in a large pocket CAN flip over if they are massaged vigorously. The flip-over can be on the side or upside down and they are not easy to correct without surgery. 

At the time of surgery, placing the implant right side up may not be sufficient to prevent future re-flipping unless an overly large implant pocket is made smaller.

Dr. Peter Aldea

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