Left breast implant sliding off to one side.

Thank you for your question.If the implant is sliding to the side and you can reposition it, this means that the capsule around the implant needs tightened. This procedure is called a capsullorraphy and will keep the implant in the correct position to match the other side.  The pocket around the implant is too large, massage will not help to correct this problem. I would get a second opinion.

I am sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing. Although some “falling to these sides” of breast implants is quite normal when you lie down, if this occurs “excessively”, it may be a concern to patients.  This phenomenon is called lateral displacement of the breast implant;  it may be of concern from the visual and the discomfort standpoints. Surgical correction is an option.









Generally, the lateral breast implant displacement can be corrected using an internal suture technique, decreasing the size of the pockets and moving the implants toward the midline.    In my practice, I use  a 2 layered suture technique (capsulorraphy) to close off the space laterally (towards the axilla). The use of acellular dermal matrix is an option ( although not usually necessary)  especially if significant implant rippling/palpability is present.







 



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