I had breast augmentation over 2 years ago and I've been told my pockets are too large. It causes pain by my shoulders and my armpits. Is it necessary to fix it right away or will the pockets get any larger if I wait? I have dual plane, 400, 450 cc silicone.
Answer: Pocket reduction Dear portskii,pocket reduction is not urgent but it would be better to do it sooner. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Pocket reduction Dear portskii,pocket reduction is not urgent but it would be better to do it sooner. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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May 2, 2018
Answer: Large Implant Pocket A large implant pocket is not typically associated with pain. I would recommend visiting with your plastic surgeon and having a detailed examination. If the implant moving around causes you discomfort, then repositioning the implant into a new pocket will help. Pocket revision surgery provides great results by providing control of the implant. Hope this helps!
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May 2, 2018
Answer: Large Implant Pocket A large implant pocket is not typically associated with pain. I would recommend visiting with your plastic surgeon and having a detailed examination. If the implant moving around causes you discomfort, then repositioning the implant into a new pocket will help. Pocket revision surgery provides great results by providing control of the implant. Hope this helps!
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May 1, 2018
Answer: My breast implant pockets are too large, will waiting to fix them cause them to get larger? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery. Correction (usually involves capsulorraphy surgery) is not urgent but will likely be a good idea sooner rather than later, given your symptoms. It is hard to predict whether the displacement problems will worsen over time or not.
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May 1, 2018
Answer: My breast implant pockets are too large, will waiting to fix them cause them to get larger? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery. Correction (usually involves capsulorraphy surgery) is not urgent but will likely be a good idea sooner rather than later, given your symptoms. It is hard to predict whether the displacement problems will worsen over time or not.
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May 2, 2018
Answer: Pain and large pockets Thank you for your questions.Large pockets classically cause malposition of the implants, often in certain positions. I am assuming you see this.Large pockets are not necessarily associated with pain.It is unpredictable if the malposition will get worse with time and there is no urgency regarding correction.I think that doing the surgery for pain relief would have to be very individualized as most patients do not have pain. A careful history and exam would be necessary to predict what the outcome of the surgery would be regarding your symptoms.Since you likely have another reason to undergo pocket revision (malposition), hopefully it will improve your symptoms as well. Good luck going forward
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May 2, 2018
Answer: Pain and large pockets Thank you for your questions.Large pockets classically cause malposition of the implants, often in certain positions. I am assuming you see this.Large pockets are not necessarily associated with pain.It is unpredictable if the malposition will get worse with time and there is no urgency regarding correction.I think that doing the surgery for pain relief would have to be very individualized as most patients do not have pain. A careful history and exam would be necessary to predict what the outcome of the surgery would be regarding your symptoms.Since you likely have another reason to undergo pocket revision (malposition), hopefully it will improve your symptoms as well. Good luck going forward
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