Bottoming out 2.5 years post-op? Right breast has moved a lot lower (Photos)

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Hello I had my breast surgery 2.5 years ago. My right breast always sat a bit lower from the beginning but it seems to me that the right breast has moved a lot lower. my surgeon is not able to get me in for 2 months. I am driving myself crazy. Based off the pictures does this look normal?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Luminous151896,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your one side has dropped lower than the other. this can be fixed by tightening the inferior pocket. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

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