Is it necessary to fix lateral displacement?

During breast implant surgery a #pocket is created carefully to maintain certain folds on the sides and bottom of the breast. Occasionally, the space for the breast implant becomes too large on the #side of the chest or the tissue stretches and the implants fall too much to the side. This is most easily seen when the patient is lying on her back. At times, the implants can move towards the patient’s armpit.
Treatment will generally require closing the space with a procedure called a #capsulorrhaphy. In this case, the capsule is closed off internally much as we do when we are trying to raise the breast fold. The capsule is closed with sutures and at times Acellular Dermis Matrix (#ADM) or other soft tissue substitutes would be used to further support this correction.Additional elective cosmetic #surgery is a personal choice. Your procedures should always be performed by a #Plastic Surgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for further revision surgeries.

Thank you for your question. Lateral displacement is very common with sub-muscular breast implants. Typically this will stabilize within 3-6 months of the surgery. If it is not getting worse, you do not have to "fix" it. If it bothers you or is getting progressively worse, then it would require a second surgery to correct this. For patients that are less than 3 months post op, I usually recommend they wear a bra 24/7 to keep the implant positioned properly. Also, avoiding heavy pectorals exercises can reduce the displacement. If it has been more than 6 months since your surgery, this will probably not get better. Good luck.

Thank you for your question.  While there is no immediate urgency to repairing a laterally displaced implant, it sounds like it may be causing you some problems. Sometimes lateral displacement can cause pressure or pulling on the nerves that give sensation to the nipple. This may explain some of your discomfort.  Repositioning the implant and tightening the capsule may help improve your symptoms.  Consider discussing further with your surgeon. Best wishes.