I got a breast augmentation 18 months ago. I get adjustments regularly, but due to a recent injury I have been seeing my Chiropractor 3x a week. Yesterday, while adjusting me, he had me lay on my back and did an adjustment where he pushes down on my left upper back. He put majority of his weight accidentally on my left breast and I felt a large pop. Late that evening I got feverish and pins and needles all over my skin (possibly from cashmere, or from the implant?). Today i’m sore
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December 10, 2023
Answer: Chiropractor visit after breast implant surgery
Dear scrollinginsecret,
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...
I encourage you to visit with a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. It may be unrelated to breast implants. Possible irritants are fragrance, soap, and detergent.
I have experienced only 6 capsular contractures out of over 15,000 breasts with smooth saline implants.
In my experience, less than 4% rupture rate as well, smaller incision, and cheaper. Hope this information helps. Good luck. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author....
