I am 4 weeks post op of a 2nd breast augmentation. I went up in size and to fix asymmetry and a dent in right breast. Now I notice that when I lay down the right breast falls off to the side a little. Is it possible that I over stretched the pocket somehow? When I woke up this morning I was sore on the right side under my armpit and side of the breast. If this is something that just happened is there a possibility that it will fix it's self in the healing process??
May 22, 2011
Answer: Breast Implants that Fall Off to the Side
Breast implants that fall off to the side, can be caused by several things. One, the pocket for the implant was opened too far laterally, or the shape of the chest wall is like an A frame house, allowing the implants to fall to the side.
Prior to breast surgery , it is important to measure the breasts in the standing and lying position and note any asymmetries. Once noted, a surgical plan can be developed to help correct these asymmetries. Most often there will still be residual asymmetry.
If implants fall off to the side, it is possible to close off the pockets with a procedure known as a capsulorrhaphy, this however, requires additional surgery.
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May 22, 2011
Answer: Breast Implants that Fall Off to the Side
Breast implants that fall off to the side, can be caused by several things. One, the pocket for the implant was opened too far laterally, or the shape of the chest wall is like an A frame house, allowing the implants to fall to the side.
Prior to breast surgery , it is important to measure the breasts in the standing and lying position and note any asymmetries. Once noted, a surgical plan can be developed to help correct these asymmetries. Most often there will still be residual asymmetry.
If implants fall off to the side, it is possible to close off the pockets with a procedure known as a capsulorrhaphy, this however, requires additional surgery.
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August 18, 2011
Answer: Implant Position Problem
If the new implant falls off to the side, this is an implant pocket problem. From what you stated, you likely had some component of a capsular contracture of the right breast. Without knowing more details of the revision procedure, attempted treatment of your "asymmetry" and "dent" may have led to this new problem. I'd also be curious to know how much of a size increase you experienced. Regardless, this issue needs quick attention in case a nonsurgical intervention could help.
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August 18, 2011
Answer: Implant Position Problem
If the new implant falls off to the side, this is an implant pocket problem. From what you stated, you likely had some component of a capsular contracture of the right breast. Without knowing more details of the revision procedure, attempted treatment of your "asymmetry" and "dent" may have led to this new problem. I'd also be curious to know how much of a size increase you experienced. Regardless, this issue needs quick attention in case a nonsurgical intervention could help.
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