Do my inframammary folds need raised? Also what can be done to soften the transition from my chest to implant on left side?

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I’m 5’5” and 112 pounds. I have 355 mod plus implants. They feel like they are a little low on my chest. My left implant has a sharp transition from my chest almost like the implant is completely exposed even though it is under the muscle and when I push them together the skin tents up. Is there anything that can be done to address these issues?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Dear Goldenbear,

Thank you for your question and for sharing a photo. To fully evaluate whether your inframammary fold needs to be raised and to better understand the sharp transition you’re describing on the left side, additional photos from multiple angles (frontal, side, and oblique) would be very helpful.
From this single view, it’s clear that your breasts have slightly different shapes, but it’s difficult to make a precise assessment without seeing how your implants sit in different positions. Sometimes a sharp transition or “step-off” can occur from implant malposition, thin tissue coverage, or loss of support at the fold. Solutions can include capsulorrhaphy (internal pocket repair), fat grafting to soften transitions, or raising the fold to improve implant position.
Ultimately, the best guidance will come from an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine your tissues, pocket, and implant relationship in detail.

Warmly,
Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, MBA
ESJ Aesthetics — “Where Confidence Takes Shape!”

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