I am 3 months post op and my concerns are that my implants have bottomed out so I have been to see my surgeon today and he has said there is nothing wrong. I had a breast augmentation and mastopexy on 18th October but I developed an infection so I had to have emergency surgery to remove the dead skin and breast tissue on 23rd November 2020. I know that my nipples appear to be too high and I can feel the implants at the bottom. Please can you advise me, thank you
February 4, 2021
Answer: Are our implants bottoming out? From the photos this appears to be the case. This is why your nipples are sitting high and the upper pole appears deflated. Over time, the effect of gravity and further loss of support could make this worse. It would be best to get a second opinion in person and also discuss again with your first Surgeon. Good luck.
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February 4, 2021
Answer: Are our implants bottoming out? From the photos this appears to be the case. This is why your nipples are sitting high and the upper pole appears deflated. Over time, the effect of gravity and further loss of support could make this worse. It would be best to get a second opinion in person and also discuss again with your first Surgeon. Good luck.
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February 1, 2021
Answer: My surgeon says there's nothing wrong and that I've got to get a second opinion, am I bottoming out? (Photos) Bottoming out involves the implant moving below the inframammary fold over time without causing two distinct folds. Sometimes this is the result of weak patient tissues, too large an implant, or a combination of both. The repair involves suturing the pocket with capsulorrhaphy sutures and possibly adding an acellular dermal matrix for reinforcement (Alloderm, Strattice). The implant size may need to be reduced as well. Schedule a consultation with another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.
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February 1, 2021
Answer: My surgeon says there's nothing wrong and that I've got to get a second opinion, am I bottoming out? (Photos) Bottoming out involves the implant moving below the inframammary fold over time without causing two distinct folds. Sometimes this is the result of weak patient tissues, too large an implant, or a combination of both. The repair involves suturing the pocket with capsulorrhaphy sutures and possibly adding an acellular dermal matrix for reinforcement (Alloderm, Strattice). The implant size may need to be reduced as well. Schedule a consultation with another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.
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