My implant has rotated and my doctor told me to try to rotate it back but I am struggling? (photo)

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Hi, thank you for reading and helping me! I am 3 months post breast aug where I had 250 silicone unders, tear drop but extra short. I've been having discomfort for a few weeks and when I went to discuss with my surgeon who says he thinks it has rotated 180 degrees. He told me I need to go home and try to manipulate it back... after several sessions 15 minutes of pushing and pulling nothing seems to be happening. I am now feeling confused, should it be easy, what do I do if I can't move it?!

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. If your truly have a tear drop shaped implant, no amount of manipulation will casue that implant to return 180 degrees. If indeed it is a shaped implant, it is textured. The texture adheres to the surrounding tissue. It is highly unusual for the implant to have rotated 3 months post-op. This may happen at the time of insertion or in the immediate post-op period, not 3 months later. Surgery would be your best option. Good luck, Dr. PG

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It would be very hard to manipulate a textured shaped implant 180 degrees into position.  If it has in fact rotated, a surgery to reposition it would be advisable.

David Bogue, MD · Answer

Shaped implants are great... except when they rotate. Once this happens, the only long term solution to prevent further rotation is to remove the scar tissue, tighten the pocket space, put a drain, and hope the new capsule adheres to the implant to keep it in position. Trying to rotate an implant back into position is a fool's errand. Even if you are able to somehow rotate it back, it could rotate again in a few days. What I've found is that most women with shaped implants convert to round implants after rotation in order to avoid this issue in the future. Unfortunately, this may be your best option as well.

Erica Anderson, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, if your implant has rotated, it is best to have a surgical revision performed. You will not be able to rotate it in the pocket. See you surgeon. Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You need to be seen by your original surgeon or obtain in person opinions from other PSs in your area. Might need re operation?

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