Hi, I am 4 months and 2 weeks post op. I have 400cc unders, I was told that my right pocket was made too big. I can feel the implant move (slide) I can push it under the scar and in to my armpit (it doesnt do it on its own, ex when laying down it doesnt fall into my armpit) and my nipple looks to far off to the side will this be hard to fix. My left does nothing like it I can't tell I have an implant there.
September 11, 2012
Answer: Implant Pocket Too Big
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing these issue after breast augmentation. The nipple facing far off to the side is also a result of the implant pocket being too big. Fortunately, this is a situation that is relatively easy to address. The implant pocket can be made smaller by performing a procedure known as a capsulorrhaphy.
This procedure is done by placing internal sutures to close down the pocket and tailor it to the proper size. It can be performed through the same incision that was used for implant placement. If the armpit incision was used initially, a separate incision around the areola or in the breast crease can be used. When completed, you should see that the nipple position has significantly improved and both breasts appear much more alike. BEST WISHES !!!
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September 11, 2012
Answer: Implant Pocket Too Big
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing these issue after breast augmentation. The nipple facing far off to the side is also a result of the implant pocket being too big. Fortunately, this is a situation that is relatively easy to address. The implant pocket can be made smaller by performing a procedure known as a capsulorrhaphy.
This procedure is done by placing internal sutures to close down the pocket and tailor it to the proper size. It can be performed through the same incision that was used for implant placement. If the armpit incision was used initially, a separate incision around the areola or in the breast crease can be used. When completed, you should see that the nipple position has significantly improved and both breasts appear much more alike. BEST WISHES !!!
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September 11, 2012
Answer: Revision of breast pocket. Capsulorraphy can be performed to revise the breast pocket. This is a short procedure and should be pursued to improve your result.
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September 11, 2012
Answer: Revision of breast pocket. Capsulorraphy can be performed to revise the breast pocket. This is a short procedure and should be pursued to improve your result.
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