Saline, 375cc, filled to 425/475cc - is my implant flipped or is it bottoming? (Photos)

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I can see where the implant is when I look from the side and I can feel it, additionally my breasts used to be pretty symmetrical but now they seem so different even the nipple placement is off. Does this look like a flipped implant or is it bottoming out? I have J&J saline implants I had agreed to 375cc but the surgeon decided to fill it more during surgery and I believe he said he filled it to 425 or 475cc instead. Not much pain just occasional discomfort, I got them done august 2020.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Neat415159,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The photos submitted show implants that are settled correctly.  Seeing or feeling an implant is possible after breast augmentation.  The nipple asymmetry you mentioned may be related to how the scars healed from the donut lift.  Revising those scars may improve the result.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is impossible to tell you what may be a reason for mild asymmetry of breasts which these photos demonstrate. Alltogether, I think that you have good result with slightly stretched arealas, what is to be expected with technique of breast lift used. Without investigating the cause (if any) this small asymmetry may be addressed with well planned fat grafting, possibly revision of areolas. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Virginian,
   Thanks for posting your post operative pictures of your breasts augmentation with mini lift. Overall you result is quite nice and you appear to have full C cup size. . I do not see any signs that the implants flipped or that your breasts bottomed out. The only thing that will improve your breasts appearance and their symmetry is redo your mini lift procedure , This will reduce the size of the areola, even up the nipples height and tighten the skin, which will improve your upper poles fullness.
          Always consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of breasts augmentation with mini lift in the photo gallery to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive,
                     Best of luck,
                                    Dr Widder
                            widderplasticsurgery.com

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Smooth saline implants can often flip and this is not a problem.  You may have one implant a little more noticeable in the bottom, especially with less breast tissue than has been thinned and stretched from the weight. do wear a good supporting bra during the day.

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