I noticed that my right breast dropped lower than my left breast, could it be a ruptured implant? Should I get an MRI? (photos)

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My breast aug was on Jan 6th, 2021.This AM I noticed my R breast had significantly dropped much lower than my L breast and now my breasts look lopsided.I look at my breast everyday, I feel as if it happened over night. My R nipple is also painful&sensitive but it’s not 24/7. My R breast does not feel as firm as the left. I do sleep on my chest and just recently started doing chest workouts.I know a rupture is unlikely, Do you recommend I get an MRI or is this normal one year post op?

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I would definitely make an appointment with a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon who has the capability of performing an adequate physical exam and potentially in-office ultrasound. There are many different reasons that you could have this asymmetric but the most likely causes based on your preoperative and postoperative photos would be 1) inadequate pocket dissection2) inadequate planning of new incision and pocket dissection3) placement of significantly different implants 4) left capsular contractureAgain, these are possible options but the true solution can only be reached by seeing a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hi & thanks for your question!
Reach out to your surgeon to have a breasts looked at. He or she will schedule whatever possible  test is needed. Best wishes!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. It can be a number of causes, the most likely one is that your left implant healed that way and didn't drop and may need to be further released. The other possibility is that you have a capsular contracture on the left side holding up the implant. Its difficult to say based on photos. A consultation and physical exam with your plastic surgeon would be recommended.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It appears that your left breast implant is still being held high while the right has dropped into place.  I encourage you to meet with your surgeon for an evaluation and to determine the next course of action.  She/He will determine if an MRI or any other test is indicated.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Exquisite3829,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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