I received a breast augmentation 3 years ago this past year noticed that my left side seems to either settled in a different position or bottomed out a bit. The scar on the left side is no longer in the crease. When I spoke with my doctor about this, he said it may be bottoming out but asked me to wear an underwire bra for another year and we will reassess at a later date. He said this may be due to my natural anatomy since the fold of one breast was lower to begin with.
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July 31, 2024
Answer: Yes its dropout but the big problem is your doc's response
Dear nouhaila,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
Dear Inventive954375,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an...
Dear Energetic448638,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to...
