I had BA 5 weeks ago. They are farther apart than we discussed with the surgeon. Can they be moved toward center without another surgery?
Answer: Surgical Intervention Necessary For Change/Improvement Unfortunately, it’s impossible to move implants in an inward direction without surgery. This type of maneuver would require expansion of the medial breast pockets.This would require surgical intervention. Even if your implants could be moved in an inward direction, it’s not necessarily in your best interest.It’s important to note that implants need to be centered beneath the nipple areola complexes.In many cases, the areolas are laterally positioned.If the implants are moved in an inward direction, the areolas will literally sit on the sides of the breasts.For this reason, you should discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to give you insight into your current situation.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Surgical Intervention Necessary For Change/Improvement Unfortunately, it’s impossible to move implants in an inward direction without surgery. This type of maneuver would require expansion of the medial breast pockets.This would require surgical intervention. Even if your implants could be moved in an inward direction, it’s not necessarily in your best interest.It’s important to note that implants need to be centered beneath the nipple areola complexes.In many cases, the areolas are laterally positioned.If the implants are moved in an inward direction, the areolas will literally sit on the sides of the breasts.For this reason, you should discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to give you insight into your current situation.
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Answer: Moving implants closer together
No, without another surgery, you won't be able to do much to move the implants closer together. Please keep in mind that you are only 5 weeks out and that the implants most likely still need to settle into the pockets, etc. and so the size and shape may change. There are limitations to what surgeon's can do in the operating room and without a photo or examining you, it's difficult to say what would need to be performed. I have helped many patients with improvement of implant placement on their chest wall - it all depends on the examination. Give yourself time to heal and see how things turn out.
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Answer: Moving implants closer together
No, without another surgery, you won't be able to do much to move the implants closer together. Please keep in mind that you are only 5 weeks out and that the implants most likely still need to settle into the pockets, etc. and so the size and shape may change. There are limitations to what surgeon's can do in the operating room and without a photo or examining you, it's difficult to say what would need to be performed. I have helped many patients with improvement of implant placement on their chest wall - it all depends on the examination. Give yourself time to heal and see how things turn out.
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January 28, 2011
Answer: Implants can only be moved together so much
If your implants are under the muscle, then it is the attachment of the muscle along the breast bone that limits how close they can come in. Although the muscle can be partially released in order to expand the pocket in that direction, if it is overdone then you get a symmastia. This also apples to implants above the muscle. Other factors include implant diameter and size. A push-up/in bra may help a bit early on.
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Answer: Implants can only be moved together so much
If your implants are under the muscle, then it is the attachment of the muscle along the breast bone that limits how close they can come in. Although the muscle can be partially released in order to expand the pocket in that direction, if it is overdone then you get a symmastia. This also apples to implants above the muscle. Other factors include implant diameter and size. A push-up/in bra may help a bit early on.
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January 5, 2011
Answer: Implants too far apart
I would recommend to continue to massage them inward and also wear a bra that moves you in. Continue to try these things and if nothing then a revision may be necessary.
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Answer: Implants too far apart
I would recommend to continue to massage them inward and also wear a bra that moves you in. Continue to try these things and if nothing then a revision may be necessary.
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December 27, 2010
Answer: Implants far apart
It all depends on the details. The first question you have to determine is why the implants are far apart? This can be due to pre-existing anatomy. This can be due to initial implant placement, or this can be due to residual muscle activity, if the implants are under the muscle. Each problem has its own potential risk, specifically creating symmastia, which creates a "una-boob" appearance. The best bet is to talk to your surgeon about your concerns and see what kind of solution can realistically be offered.
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Answer: Implants far apart
It all depends on the details. The first question you have to determine is why the implants are far apart? This can be due to pre-existing anatomy. This can be due to initial implant placement, or this can be due to residual muscle activity, if the implants are under the muscle. Each problem has its own potential risk, specifically creating symmastia, which creates a "una-boob" appearance. The best bet is to talk to your surgeon about your concerns and see what kind of solution can realistically be offered.
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