I have Mentor Saline HP Smooth Round 380 cc Implants filled to 450. They were placed by INF approach and placed dual plane. I can palpate a ridge, approximately the size of a quarter to the right of my nipple on my right breast and it's smooth in the center. I have already had several consultations with PS's and I have been told that I have bottomed out and have lateral displacement as well so I need revision surgery but was just wondering if this is normal?
August 5, 2011
Answer: If you can feel the implant valve then coverage is too thin
From your description it sounds like the implant has flipped back to front, since the valve is a small bump but on the back of the implant there is a patch about the diameter of a quarter with a ridge around the edge. More important is that if you can feel it, your tissue coverage is very thin despite the implant being under the muscle. You may wish to look into the option of a Strattice graft, which makes a sort of internal bra. This would support repair of the lateral displacement and bottoming out while also adding coverage.
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August 5, 2011
Answer: If you can feel the implant valve then coverage is too thin
From your description it sounds like the implant has flipped back to front, since the valve is a small bump but on the back of the implant there is a patch about the diameter of a quarter with a ridge around the edge. More important is that if you can feel it, your tissue coverage is very thin despite the implant being under the muscle. You may wish to look into the option of a Strattice graft, which makes a sort of internal bra. This would support repair of the lateral displacement and bottoming out while also adding coverage.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Saline implant valve can be palpable.
In thin individuals with overfilled saline implants, the valve can sometimes be felt. As for the bottoming out and lateral displacement, it sounds as though your overall tissues are not supporting the implants very well. Consider the use of a dermal matrix (Strattice) to provide an "internal bra" for longer term support. If your muscle has window-shaded and the overlying breast tissue is quite thin, the Strattice can also help camouflage the implant valve. Switching to gel implants will also eliminate the valve issue. Best of luck.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Saline implant valve can be palpable.
In thin individuals with overfilled saline implants, the valve can sometimes be felt. As for the bottoming out and lateral displacement, it sounds as though your overall tissues are not supporting the implants very well. Consider the use of a dermal matrix (Strattice) to provide an "internal bra" for longer term support. If your muscle has window-shaded and the overlying breast tissue is quite thin, the Strattice can also help camouflage the implant valve. Switching to gel implants will also eliminate the valve issue. Best of luck.
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