In recurrence of bottoming out, is it because of the sutures coming undone or the capsule stretching out?

February 27, 2017
Asked By:Titty Sprinkles in Louisville, KY

I had breast augmentation June 24, 2016 and noticed the right implant slightly lower with pain in the crease at 6 months. Doctor agreed to perform capsulorrhaphy on the right breast. In the event of recurrence, does bottoming out break through the folded capsule with sutures, or does the capsule itself stretch out? Also what are the odds of the left implant bottoming out if it hasn't by now? I am now 8 months post op.

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