I have noticed a a difference between breast. I have taken pictures if them. I also talked to my PS about this and he says not to worry, to give it time. I feel like something is wrong. It's the right one that worries me. The implant has also shifted higher than it was? Please help.
Answer: High Riding Implants Can Cause Snoopy Deformity Early After Breast Augmentation A "snoopy deformity" is a term used to describe the appearance of the breast from the lateral view after breast augmentation surgery. It is usually caused by drooping of the breast tissue over the implant early after surgery. This typically occurs in patients who have a mild to moderate degree of breast ptosis and undergo breast augmentation without a mastopexy. In cases of mild ptosis a moderate to large size implant can correct the breast ptosis by restoring breast volume as long as the nipple position is not too low. In some cases it can also occur if the inferior aspect of the pocket is not dissected enought. I would recommend wearing a breast band to help the implant assume its final position more quickly. These can be ordered on line from compression garment companies. In many cases this will solve the problem. If still present after regular use of the band for several weeks, you should discuss your progress further with your surgeon again. Good luck with your recovery!
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Answer: High Riding Implants Can Cause Snoopy Deformity Early After Breast Augmentation A "snoopy deformity" is a term used to describe the appearance of the breast from the lateral view after breast augmentation surgery. It is usually caused by drooping of the breast tissue over the implant early after surgery. This typically occurs in patients who have a mild to moderate degree of breast ptosis and undergo breast augmentation without a mastopexy. In cases of mild ptosis a moderate to large size implant can correct the breast ptosis by restoring breast volume as long as the nipple position is not too low. In some cases it can also occur if the inferior aspect of the pocket is not dissected enought. I would recommend wearing a breast band to help the implant assume its final position more quickly. These can be ordered on line from compression garment companies. In many cases this will solve the problem. If still present after regular use of the band for several weeks, you should discuss your progress further with your surgeon again. Good luck with your recovery!
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January 6, 2013
Answer: High Implant 8 Weeks Following Breast Augmentation
Implants, particularly larger implants in smaller women, can appear high for several months. Appropriate massage and time can usually allow for the implant to drop into the pocket.
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January 6, 2013
Answer: High Implant 8 Weeks Following Breast Augmentation
Implants, particularly larger implants in smaller women, can appear high for several months. Appropriate massage and time can usually allow for the implant to drop into the pocket.
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November 26, 2012
Answer: Implant is high.
Implants can "ride" high for sometime after surgery. We usually allow gravity and time to bring the implant down and fill the bottom of the breast better. Talk to your plastic surgeon about this and follow any additional instructions they might have for you. Best of luck.
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November 26, 2012
Answer: Implant is high.
Implants can "ride" high for sometime after surgery. We usually allow gravity and time to bring the implant down and fill the bottom of the breast better. Talk to your plastic surgeon about this and follow any additional instructions they might have for you. Best of luck.
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November 21, 2012
Answer: Snoopy Deformity after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
The breast implant asymmetry that you are referring to is visible in the photographs. At this point, I think your plastic surgeon is giving you good advice in allowing for more time to pass. He may also have additional advice ( for example the use of massage and or bandeau) to help with additional breast implants settling.
Keep in mind, that your plastic surgeon is in the best position to rule out complications such as encapsulation, that may occasionally be responsible for asymmetric breast implant “settling”. Therefore, it will be important for you to continue close follow-up with him.
Hopefully the breast implants will continue to settle and you will achieve a more uniform breast implant/breast tissue “union”.
Best wishes.
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November 21, 2012
Answer: Snoopy Deformity after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
The breast implant asymmetry that you are referring to is visible in the photographs. At this point, I think your plastic surgeon is giving you good advice in allowing for more time to pass. He may also have additional advice ( for example the use of massage and or bandeau) to help with additional breast implants settling.
Keep in mind, that your plastic surgeon is in the best position to rule out complications such as encapsulation, that may occasionally be responsible for asymmetric breast implant “settling”. Therefore, it will be important for you to continue close follow-up with him.
Hopefully the breast implants will continue to settle and you will achieve a more uniform breast implant/breast tissue “union”.
Best wishes.
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Answer: High implants It does appear that the implant is riding high, although it is still too early to determine your final results since it takes a few months for the implants to descend. You may want to consider discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon as well as options such as downward massages or the use of a breast band to help push the implant down. I hope that answers your question on your breast implant procedure. It's great you're doing your research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients. Thanks for reading and best of luck on your journey!
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Answer: High implants It does appear that the implant is riding high, although it is still too early to determine your final results since it takes a few months for the implants to descend. You may want to consider discussing your concerns with your plastic surgeon as well as options such as downward massages or the use of a breast band to help push the implant down. I hope that answers your question on your breast implant procedure. It's great you're doing your research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients. Thanks for reading and best of luck on your journey!
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