Breast Implant changes - is this normal or do they need to be corrected? (photos)

Question

Hello I has 275cc placed under muscle back in 2014..I have had no children since , no significant weight gain ( around 6 kilo ) yet my breast seemed to get much bigger and now seems my nipples dropped over the implants . I can't see the implants and the are fine laying down , no visible issues like hardening etc besides the look . Is it normal for them to look like this after a few years and what would be required to correct them ( such as lift )

Sepehr Lajevardi, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Hi. With time tissues stretch over the implants and give the breast a droopy appearance (waterfall deformity). In such cases you often need to have revision surgery with a lift to tighten the skin. This would give the breasts a more perky shape again and position them back on top of the implants.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and pictures. Breast changes do occur with time and affect the aesthetic results of a breast augmentation.  Without measurements and an exam it is hard to advise about options.  A lift may be part of the plan.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! 8 years and roughly 13 lbs of weight gain could have a great impact on your breasts. As we age and our bodies change, it's not surprising that your breasts have changed also. If the location of your nipples is bothering you, a breast lift might be a good option! Please seek an in-person consultation with a board-certified consultation. Good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Lindzyzy,
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

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  It appears that your natural breast tissue and skin has sagged and stretched and you will need a formal breast lift +/- an implant exchange to approach your initial augmentation appearance.

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