Should I Have my Breast Implants Moved Closer to Midline? (photo)

Thank you for the question and pictures. 

One of the most common complications after breast augmentation surgery is implant mal-position. This occurs when the implant is in an incorrect position on the chest wall. This may include incorrect position of the implant superiorly (“riding high”), inferiorly (“bottoming out”), medially (“symmastia or uni-boob”) or laterally (falling outward into the axilla).

 if you feel that the breasts sit  too far laterally ( and drift off to the side when you lie down)  you may be a good candidate for lateral capsulorrhaphy ( placement of permanent sutures along the lateral aspect  of each breast implant pocket)  to prevent the movement of the implants to the side.

I would suggest that you ask your surgeon to show you that he has significant experience with this procedure.

Best wishes.

While your breast augmentation result may not be perfect, there are risks and potential complications from a revision just like the original procedure. Moving implants closer toward the midline is not always easy or stable after it is done so you would have to accept the aesthetic risk of a revision that might not work or be stable long-term. I would find that improving the left breast via more volume and pocket adjustment to try and match the right breast better a more prudent approach. I would not be encouraging to do a revision if the main goal is to try and improve cleavage.