I received 325cc Mentor round textured implants about 5 months ago after previous reduction in my teens. Texture was recommended to prevent bottoming out, but I've now noticed on my left breast (the R in pic) that the tissue seems to be starting to hang off the implant. It doesn't have the nice, filled out, round lower pole I'd like. Is this the result of the textured implant not dropping as far as it should have? Is there any way to fix it and would it be worth it?
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Breast implants are available in many shapes, sizes, textures, and styles. The most common breast implants are round in shape and have varying base widths and projections (moderate profile, mid range, high profile, and ultra high profile. These Mentor implants are filled with the cohesive g...
Right and left refer to your right and left not someone who is looking at you. This is always the case in medicine as reference is made to our anatomy.
I appreciate your question.
Right now, you are very early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There...
