2 months post op, 300cc implants under the muscle. Are My Breast Implants Bottoming Out? (photo)

Thank you for the question and pictures.

Although I hesitate to second-guess your plastic surgeon (who knows your situation best) I would have  the same concerns that you do about the potential for breast implant displacement ( “bottoming out”).   Of course, given that you are only 2 months out of the procedure, it is too early to evaluate the end results of the procedure.

Based on your frontal and side view photographs, it seems to me like the breast implants may be sitting relatively low on your chest wall in  relation to the position of the nipple/areola on the breast mounds. In other words, the nipple/areola complexes seem to be pointing upwards,  suggesting that the breast implants are sitting relatively low.

 At this point, I would suggest that you continue to  follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Continue to communicate your questions/concerns.  Evaluate the end results of the procedure several months from now.

 Best wishes.

   The implants do appear to be sitting low, but I would wait at least 3 to 6 months before considering a revision.  I would also make sure that the breasts are soft and do not have capsular contracture.  However, most cases of capsular contracture cause the breasts to lift not drop.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I agree with the previous surgeons. Another thing to consider is that you must avoid weight training with your pectoris (chest) muscles. Forceful contractions of the pectoral against large resistance causes the implants to be pushed downward and outward which exacerbates and promotes implant malposition. We show our patients how to isolate their muscle groups without increasing the likelihood of malposition and or displacement.