Did my Implant Flip? I Feel Like Something is Wrong Here. (photo)

Question

I have 650cc silicone unders, I got them Jan 9th, 2013. I had tuberous breasts, I did not receive a lift. I felt like something shifted in my right breast. (In the photo, the side with the tattooed arm) I feel like there's a noticeable difference in look/feel...in general something feels wrong. I'm wondering if it looks like there's something wrong, if there is, it'd be because of the pocket size and not covered by the natrelle warranty thing, correct? My PS lives in California. I'm in WA.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.  There is a notable difference between the two breasts but it is impossible to determine if an implant has flipped based on photos.  This really needs to be done by a physical exam.  Tuberous breasts are a challenge to correct and make symmetric between the two sides, especially if they were quite different before surgery.  You should seek out a plastic surgeon in your area if you cannot travel back to your surgeon for an opinion.  As far as the warranty goes, this is related to failure of the device--a rupture.  Not shifting of the implant or malposition. 

	Best of luck to you.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your post. This could just be natural asymmetry, but having a chance to review your before and after photos will help. Just the after photos is not as helpful. Implants warranty only cover rupture of the breast implants.  I'm sure that you can find a local plastic surgeon in your area to get reassurance. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

Though always possible, an appreciable change in the appearance of your mound is likely to occur.  The fold you have left from your tuberous breast is not unusual.  If the upper poles are even, I usually consider that the most important aspect of an augmentation as the issues below can usually be resolved with office revisions.  Regardless, this is something you should have checked by your surgeon, if you already have not seen him/her.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Over the internet impossible to diagnose a "flipped" implant. Seek in person opinions from boarded PSs in your city.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Tuberous breasts can be difficult to deal with and your right one was probably the problem side.  If you have concerns see your surgeon.

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