What are the causes of a Breast Implant that isn't dropping?

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Other than capsular contracture, what are the reasons an implant doesn't fully drop into it's pocket? I don't have capsular contracture so what other reason would cause this to happen? Doc says I may need to have a pocket revision and trying to decide if it's worth it. I had my implants redone 6 months ago and the left side didn't settle. 225 cc silicone (mentor) to 190 cc silicone (Sientra). Since I went smaller I wouldn't think the the pocket size would be a problem unless it shrunk. ??

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LKL007,
dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. HPlease do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.
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

There are a few reasons why the implants did not drop. If it is under the muscle, the muscle may be keeping it higher as you use that arm. You may have a smaller pocket that formed around the implant, or a tighter capsule. All implants will have capsules.  Occasionally, a bony rib or the sternum protrudes and does not let the implant settle. Or, the pocket may have been made too tight at the time of surgery if it was being tightened.

Joshua T. Tieman, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

If postoperative massage is performed correctly, this should be fairly uncommon. When it does happen, the most common reason would be scar tissue formation(capsule). Depending on how your body forms capsules around your new implants, they may sit higher than you want. This can often be improved with a capsule release(capsulotomy).

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