Is the "drop n fluff" a non issue with second time around breast implants? (Photo)

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Had breast implant revision due to deflation. There was almost no swelling or pain after surgery this go round, and the implants were never high on my chest at first like the first time I had them done 14 yrs ago. Is this normal? Or are my breast implants still going to drop? I hope not, as I'm happy with where they sit now. I have 500cc's Saline, dual plane, high profile.

Joel Patrick Maier, MD · Answer

Unlike a first time augmentation, the
pocket is already there so the implant will immediately settle. Looks like a
nice job.

Bradley A. Hubbard, MD · Answer

Thanks for your pictures and question. After saline implant replacement, there is no settling of the implants. The pocket for the implants is well formed and the new implant is in the right place immediately after surgery. I would not expect your implant to drop at all. Best of luck!

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photos. You likely will not have any significant drop like you did initially since the pocket was already created and it was simply an exchange. Best of Luck!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

The answer to question will depend mainly on what was done during your procedure; therefore, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource for an accurate response. If for example, the procedure involved a relatively simple removal/replacement, without adjustment of the breast implant capsule, then there should be no "dropping and fluffing". If, on the hand, the breast implant capsule was manipulated along the lower breast poles, some movement of the breast implant can be predicted. Again, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource here. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.

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