My left breast has moved and it feels sideways and not facing straight but instead it feels like it has rotated... Do I have to see a doctor?
Answer: Implant shift If it is simply a matter of asymmetry caused by an implant that has shifted then you have two options - 1. live with it as it is or see a plastic surgeon who can advise you on your options. If it is causing no problems other than asymmetry then there is certainly no emergency to do anything. It is simply up to you whether you want to do something about it or not.
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Answer: Implant shift If it is simply a matter of asymmetry caused by an implant that has shifted then you have two options - 1. live with it as it is or see a plastic surgeon who can advise you on your options. If it is causing no problems other than asymmetry then there is certainly no emergency to do anything. It is simply up to you whether you want to do something about it or not.
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August 9, 2014
Answer: Rotated implant Yes, a plastic surgeon will be able to tell if any positional issues or rotation has affected your implant. Depending on the age of the implant and if any device malfunction has occurred, the surgeon may recommend exchange of your implant vs repositioning. Best wishes!
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August 9, 2014
Answer: Rotated implant Yes, a plastic surgeon will be able to tell if any positional issues or rotation has affected your implant. Depending on the age of the implant and if any device malfunction has occurred, the surgeon may recommend exchange of your implant vs repositioning. Best wishes!
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August 9, 2014
Answer: Rotated implant If you have some concerns about your breast and playing should always contact your plastic surgeon. If you have an anatomic implant you most definitely need to see your plastic surgeon. A round implant would be difficult to tell if it's rotated since it is round.
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August 9, 2014
Answer: Rotated implant If you have some concerns about your breast and playing should always contact your plastic surgeon. If you have an anatomic implant you most definitely need to see your plastic surgeon. A round implant would be difficult to tell if it's rotated since it is round.
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August 10, 2014
Answer: Displacement of breast implant to the side requires an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Yes you should see a board certified plastic surgeon for an examination. Significant change in position of your implant to the side may indicate a tear in the internal capsule surrounding your implant. It would be unusual late after an implant for this movement take place. It board certified plastic surgeon should be able to decide if a revision is necessary.
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August 10, 2014
Answer: Displacement of breast implant to the side requires an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Yes you should see a board certified plastic surgeon for an examination. Significant change in position of your implant to the side may indicate a tear in the internal capsule surrounding your implant. It would be unusual late after an implant for this movement take place. It board certified plastic surgeon should be able to decide if a revision is necessary.
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August 11, 2014
Answer: Flipped If it's bothering you, it makes sense to have it checked. It would be better if you had the implant information. If it's round, then flipping wouldn't be the cause of the appearance change.
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August 11, 2014
Answer: Flipped If it's bothering you, it makes sense to have it checked. It would be better if you had the implant information. If it's round, then flipping wouldn't be the cause of the appearance change.
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