Are my implants bottoming out? (Photo)

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Are my implants bottoming out? I got them done August of 2022. At first I was so happy with them. Now they have taken a tube shape. I made the mistake of not wearing a bra for a long time after getting them done (3 months after surgery I went braless except to work). I have gained weight, but I'm not sure why they are looking the way they do. I have lost my confidence.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear pwatford,
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 implant is too large for the breast pocket. That is why it is important to choose an implant size that's correct for your body. I perform numerous measurements in the office to determine optimal implant size for my patient's bodies.
If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon for reassurance and to further discuss your options and possibility of revision.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

It is difficult to confirm a diagnosis as your photos are not ideal. The photos are suspicious for mild bottoming out. This should be confirmed by a return visit to your surgeon who can discuss treatment options, if any.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your chest wall is curved.  What happens is the implants fall down and out.  In your case, a lot of it is falling laterally, your breasts are diverging, your nipple-areola complexes are pointing outward and the cleavage is being lost.  To correct this, you will need smaller high profile implants with lateral  and inferior plications.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Guler Gamze Eren, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Regarding your photos, you have a slight bottom out deformity. It seems that your implants are just a bit inferior to the fold. Smooth implants are more likely to malpositioning after augmentation. Wearing a post-surgical bra day and night at least 2-3 months will help to reduce this situation. this deformity can be corrected by fixing the breast fold.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You do have a double bubble, especially on one side. Not wearing a supporting bra during your healing phase was not wise. Please go back to your surgeon.

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