I had breast implants revision 9 months ago. After having silcone implants for 20 years, I decided to go with saline. My surgeon suggested to put the implants under the muscle since the last ones I had were placed over the muschle. The problem is that since I had them done, they're no longer as big as the ones before (even though my surgeon says they're bigger) and they're not settling and their position is too high. I have done all the massaging and wore bands above the breasts but none has helped. Do I have to go back to this doctor and pay for him to fix this poor job? What else can I do?
Answer: Breast implant position
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Breast implants that have not settled It sounds as if the lower origin of the pectorals muscle needs to be released to allow the implants to settle into position. Due to the dimensions of the implants, a larger volume of silicone is required to maintain your original size when switching from saline to silicone implants. On average, this can be 50 -75 ccs or more.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Breast implants that have not settled It sounds as if the lower origin of the pectorals muscle needs to be released to allow the implants to settle into position. Due to the dimensions of the implants, a larger volume of silicone is required to maintain your original size when switching from saline to silicone implants. On average, this can be 50 -75 ccs or more.
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Answer: Correcting Implants That Do Not Settle From time to time, implants - when placed under the muscle - do not fall adequately into the lower portion of the breasts. The photo you submitted suggests that the implant hasn’t fully dropped as expected. It is possible that a secondary procedure to release the breast tissue and/or the muscle in the lower portion of the breast will improve this condition. It is also possible that excessive scar tissue has enveloped the implant, causing it to sit too high. In this circumstance, removing scar tissue can also improve the appearance of the breast by lowering the implant. Finally, if there is loose breast tissue (sagging) over the implant, then a breast lift might be the desired approach. All of these possibilities can be evaluated by a plastic surgeon accustomed to doing corrective revisional breast implant surgery.
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Answer: Correcting Implants That Do Not Settle From time to time, implants - when placed under the muscle - do not fall adequately into the lower portion of the breasts. The photo you submitted suggests that the implant hasn’t fully dropped as expected. It is possible that a secondary procedure to release the breast tissue and/or the muscle in the lower portion of the breast will improve this condition. It is also possible that excessive scar tissue has enveloped the implant, causing it to sit too high. In this circumstance, removing scar tissue can also improve the appearance of the breast by lowering the implant. Finally, if there is loose breast tissue (sagging) over the implant, then a breast lift might be the desired approach. All of these possibilities can be evaluated by a plastic surgeon accustomed to doing corrective revisional breast implant surgery.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Revision You will need another surgery to lower the implants to the appropriate position. An open inferior capsulotomy and possible capsulectomy will be necessary to reposition the implants correctly.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Revision You will need another surgery to lower the implants to the appropriate position. An open inferior capsulotomy and possible capsulectomy will be necessary to reposition the implants correctly.
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July 20, 2015
Answer: Breast implants that do not settle? Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early
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July 20, 2015
Answer: Breast implants that do not settle? Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Should be settled by 9 months The implants should be settles by 9 months. This photograph shows preoperative bruising, so is much earlier after the surgery. Your implants can definitely be lowered from this position without creating contour abnormalities. Bands typically do not help, massage does. If they are mobile and high, there is still hope that you can encourage them down.
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Should be settled by 9 months The implants should be settles by 9 months. This photograph shows preoperative bruising, so is much earlier after the surgery. Your implants can definitely be lowered from this position without creating contour abnormalities. Bands typically do not help, massage does. If they are mobile and high, there is still hope that you can encourage them down.
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