How can I correct a flipped breast implant? (photo)

Question

I am having problems with my right implant. It keeps flipping and it hurst a lot. What possible procedures there are to correct this problem?

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I is difficult from your photos to really evaluate what is going on.  However, going by your comment of a "flipped implant" usually surgery is the only answer. If this is from a shaped implant, then some pocket(capsule) adjustment would be necessary to prevent this from recurring.  If this is from a round device, yes they can flip and cause deformity, then surgery is likely necessary as well.  Some manipulating can be done externally, but surgery is usually required.Make sure you are evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon.  Good luck, hope that helps.

Luis Macias, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to tell from the photo provided.  Rotation, in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction,  is usually not an issue with round implants but can be with shaped anatomic implants.  Also, a seroma (blister like fluid collection) or too large of a pocket could allow the implant to flip (front to back) in the pocket, but that is sometimes difficult to tell in person and impossible without an exam.  An ultrasound may be helpful to determine if you have a seroma depending on your physical exam findings.  Please see your plastic surgeon and express your concerns with him/her.  Best of luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A flipped implant is often appreciated with shaped devices. This can only be reliably corrected with surgery.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

In some cases external aggressive manipulation can achieve a correction. In others only operative exploration with repair can do this. Best to seek INPERSON examinations...

Arun Rao, MD · Answer

It is hard to determine from the photo if there is a problem with your right implant. I would contact your plastic surgeon and have them evaluate you. Implant rotation is more an issue with anatomic implants, so it also depends on the type of implant you have. Good luck

John D. Smoot, MD · Answer

This a difficult question to answer because I don't have enough information.  It is possible you implant is flipped but I don't know what size, style and position your implants are in your body.  The pain you feel is most likely not from flipped implant but from something else like a capsular contracture.  I would recommend that you see your PS to help determine what is the exact nature of your problem.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photo but it does not help diagnose your problem.  That said I would see my surgeon and get his opinion.  Generally though a flipped implant of any type would require surgery to correct

How can I correct a flipped breast implant? (photo)

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