Is my implant bottoming out? (Photo)

This is a good question. Based on the photos provided and your timeline, it is a little bit too early to determine if you implants are bottoming out. Typically, it will take months to tell if the implant is in the right position or not. A risk factor for implant malposition is having very large implants (greater than 450cc implants). In some patients, using an internal bra (mesh) to keep the implant in place is needed to prevent the implant from dropping over time, especially with larger implants. Hope this helps!

Dear jasmine5101,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an implant is too large for the breast pocket. That is why it is important to choose an implant size that's correct for your body. I perform numerous measurements in the office to determine optimal implant size for my patient's bodies.
If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon for reassurance and to further discuss your options and possibility of revision.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery