I am post 6 months op and I had 250cc overs, over the past 6 months my implants are moving a lot more than what they did. It feels like the pocket is too big and when I lay down they seem to move very close to my armpit. I am aware with natural gravity that the implant would shift slightly however is this lateral implant displacement?
March 23, 2019
Answer: Do I have lateral implant displacement? Yes... Thank you for the question. You demonstrate your concerns nicely. Although some “falling to these sides” of breast implants is quite normal when you lie down, if this occurs “excessively”, it may be a concern to patients. This phenomenon is called lateral displacement of the breast implant; it may be of concern from the visual and the discomfort standpoints. Surgical correction is an option. Generally, the lateral breast implant displacement can be corrected using an internal suture technique, decreasing the size of the pockets and moving the implants toward the midline. In my practice, I use a 2 layered suture technique (capsulorraphy) to close off the space laterally (towards the axilla). The use of acellular dermal matrix is an option (although not usually necessary) especially if significant implant rippling/palpability is present. Surgeon experience level and technical expertise play the biggest role when it comes to successful outcomes with this type of revisionary breast surgery. Careful attention to postoperative activity limitations as well as use of appropriate postoperative support of dressing/garments are also important. I hope this helps.
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March 23, 2019
Answer: Do I have lateral implant displacement? Yes... Thank you for the question. You demonstrate your concerns nicely. Although some “falling to these sides” of breast implants is quite normal when you lie down, if this occurs “excessively”, it may be a concern to patients. This phenomenon is called lateral displacement of the breast implant; it may be of concern from the visual and the discomfort standpoints. Surgical correction is an option. Generally, the lateral breast implant displacement can be corrected using an internal suture technique, decreasing the size of the pockets and moving the implants toward the midline. In my practice, I use a 2 layered suture technique (capsulorraphy) to close off the space laterally (towards the axilla). The use of acellular dermal matrix is an option (although not usually necessary) especially if significant implant rippling/palpability is present. Surgeon experience level and technical expertise play the biggest role when it comes to successful outcomes with this type of revisionary breast surgery. Careful attention to postoperative activity limitations as well as use of appropriate postoperative support of dressing/garments are also important. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Implant malposition Hi there,It’s impossible to make a clinical assessment without a clinical examination. Thee photos are all in the supine lying position. The implants depending on size, chest shape and pockets created do move a little. It would be reasonable to discuss this wiht your PS.
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Answer: Implant malposition Hi there,It’s impossible to make a clinical assessment without a clinical examination. Thee photos are all in the supine lying position. The implants depending on size, chest shape and pockets created do move a little. It would be reasonable to discuss this wiht your PS.
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