300cc, 6 mpo - revision needed for lateral displacement? (Photos)

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6 months ago I had 300cc implants saline placed under the muscle. Within he first 3 weeks I knew something wasn’t right. When I lay down one of them slides to the side, I’ve self diagnosed as lateral displacement. Unfortunately I found out my surgeon was not board certified as she said she was so I refuse to have her try to fix this for me. When I stand up they aren’t that bad I guess, you can tell one implant (the side with the foot tattoo) is not sitting in the right place. Internal fix?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear amakay93,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
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

The pocket can be tightened is needed, but all implants will tend to fall to the side when you lay down. Natural breasts do this too.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Amakay,
Your breasts look fine straight on, but, your right lateral pocket is a bit over dissected.  This can be left alone or a revision procedure with plication (suturing) the lateral portion of the pocket should fix the issues.  The downside is that you will be restricted from the gym for 1 month post op (to avoid tearing the repair).
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

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