Do Bottoming out Breast Implants Hurt?

Occasionally bottoming out implants can cause stretching of nerves which causes pain and discomfort. Most commonly this is relieved when the implant is lifted and the tension on the nerve is eliminated. In some instances, an implant removal, replacement and capsulorrhaphy will provide relief.

Yes, you have bottoming out, and sometiems pain can be associatesd with the tissues stretching or even a tight capsule.

Thank you for the accurate and clear presentation of your problem. I truly sympathize with you. Having seen many women with similar issues in my training and in my practice it truly bothers me on an emotional level every time I am asked by an under-educated young woman HOW she can go from being flat chested to a DDDDD size or get the "fake boob" look - the result of such requests inevitably lead to your dilemma and much worse.

Most breast sagging is either painless or accompanied by a dull discomfort similar to having a hernia. Your sharp pain may suggest a nerve irritation (Burning pain is a classic presentation and may be treatable with medications used for atypical pain).

If you wanted this to be repaired, I would suggest you consider lighter implants (silicone gel) and is possible smaller volume. What is required here is to make the lower and side breast pocket smaller by stitching the scar around the implant to itself (Capsulorraphy). The problem is that such repairs do not always hold and many implants sag and sag asymmetrically. Another option  is to create a hammock with either Alloderm or Strattice - expensive biological sheets which WILL hold the implant securely in a higher position.

Correcting the traction on the nerve may alleviate the pain. If you do not really care about the appearance and would prefer only the pain to be addressed you may need to see a pain doctor. The problem is that such medications will need to be taken for a long time and have many side effects.

Good Luck.