My under muscle saline implants are falling completely on to my sides lying down? (photo)

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I've had my saline under muscle implants 6 years. Now they fall into my sides and touch the bead when lying down. What needs to be done to fix this? Is it going to be expensive ?

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree that the implants are too far out on each side.  To fix this you could have a capsulorraphy to essentially sew closed the outside portion of the pocket.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

Your breasts implants are falling to the side because the pocket is over dissected. Repair will involve placing internal sutures to keep the implants in place and likely changing them to  implants that better fit your frame - perhaps textured silicone implants.  The cost will vary, but will probably be more than you paid originally. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in breast implant revisions.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

If you want this corrected, then you will need a surgical revision.  See a BC PS in your area to discuss your options and pricing.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

This can be corrected by a lateral capsulorrhaphy.  It is a quick surgical procedure where you can go home the same day with little pain.  Because you have 6 year old saline implants, you may want to consider switching to a silicone gel implant while you are in there.  Saline implants have a shorter implant life span, so it may be a good decision but not a necessary one because saline can last longer than 10 years. Just a thought to save on recovery time and cost in the future.  Cost will depend on what you and your surgeon decide.  ac

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes, I see the lateral displacement in the supine position. But also the hypoplasia of the result - too small implants also.. Re operation with open lateral capsularraphy and exchange to larger sized implants is my recommendation.. Fee range from $4,000 to $8,000...

My under muscle saline implants are falling completely on to my sides lying down? (photo)

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