Is there any way to get my implants to stop flipping? Need revision, not sure which way to go.

March 6, 2018
Asked By:candyapples478 in Los Angeles, CA

I have HP415 implants above muscle. The left keeps flipping so the flat side is facing out. My surgeon flipped it back manually 2 times, but now he can't. I've seen a few 'revision experts' & the simple solution offered by one was to go in and make the capsule a little bit smaller to prevent it from flipping back. I've also been told full capsulectomy and switch to textured implants or put under muscle. I need a revision, but which is best? How do you fix an implant that keeps flipping?

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