Three months out. My implants slide towards my armpit. Also they seem way to far apart and sagging. What caused this to happen? Was the pocket placed wrong or is this normal? Is this a problem or something that was done wrong.. How can this be fixed?
Answer: Lateral Displacement Good morning!You have lateral displacement, which is very common. It does not necessarily mean anything was done wrong, just a stretching of the lateral pocket and muscle where it is the thinnest. I repair this with the Internal Bra, my strong permanent internal suturing technique which repairs the problem and provides excellent long term support.
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Answer: Lateral Displacement Good morning!You have lateral displacement, which is very common. It does not necessarily mean anything was done wrong, just a stretching of the lateral pocket and muscle where it is the thinnest. I repair this with the Internal Bra, my strong permanent internal suturing technique which repairs the problem and provides excellent long term support.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Breast Revision The implants can stretch the skin outwards causing the implants to slide to the armpits sometimes. I have my patients sleep with a sports bra to try to minimize this problem. If you're having this problem, it can be corrected with another surgery. A larger implant can be used or more commonly internal sutures are placed (capsulorrhaphy) to close down the space so the implants don't have room to slide out. I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon to discuss which option is best for you.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Breast Revision The implants can stretch the skin outwards causing the implants to slide to the armpits sometimes. I have my patients sleep with a sports bra to try to minimize this problem. If you're having this problem, it can be corrected with another surgery. A larger implant can be used or more commonly internal sutures are placed (capsulorrhaphy) to close down the space so the implants don't have room to slide out. I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon to discuss which option is best for you.
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August 25, 2018
Answer: Implants lateralized on chest Several situations can cause the presentation of lateralized breast implants and/or increased intermammary distance. Smooth surface implants in a subpectoral pocket, inadequate pectoralis myotomies, base width of implants insufficient, capsular contracture, axillary approach to augmentation, pocket malposition, and others. Ultimately, if you're disappointed with that and/or other aspects of your outcome, review with your surgeon, and consider revision.
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August 25, 2018
Answer: Implants lateralized on chest Several situations can cause the presentation of lateralized breast implants and/or increased intermammary distance. Smooth surface implants in a subpectoral pocket, inadequate pectoralis myotomies, base width of implants insufficient, capsular contracture, axillary approach to augmentation, pocket malposition, and others. Ultimately, if you're disappointed with that and/or other aspects of your outcome, review with your surgeon, and consider revision.
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August 25, 2018
Answer: Implant The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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August 25, 2018
Answer: Implant The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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August 25, 2018
Answer: My breast implants slides to the armpit, is this a problem or something that was done wrong? Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about the issues that you are experienced. As others have said, revision surgery would typically include closing down the outside of the pocket with suture techniques. I would speak with your surgeon about your concerns and discuss whether a revision surgery will address the problem.
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August 25, 2018
Answer: My breast implants slides to the armpit, is this a problem or something that was done wrong? Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about the issues that you are experienced. As others have said, revision surgery would typically include closing down the outside of the pocket with suture techniques. I would speak with your surgeon about your concerns and discuss whether a revision surgery will address the problem.
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