4m post op. appt today. bottoming out has started on breast with larger implant and where doc lowered the fold to match other side. it's now a cm lower than other side and you can really see it when I raise my arms. He said to always where a supportive bra to help stop it. He also brought up surgery. I already wear a bra 24/7 but a sports bra at night. So now I'll wear a regular bra 24/7. Will this stop it? what else can I do? Will I have to get surgery?
Answer: Bottoming out Wearing a pushup bra to elevate the implant well off the inframammary fold may allow the pocket to close off and help a mildly low implant position, especially if this measure is instituted early. However, after 4 months, if the problem is not improving, it may require surgery. Discuss with your surgeon.
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Answer: Bottoming out Wearing a pushup bra to elevate the implant well off the inframammary fold may allow the pocket to close off and help a mildly low implant position, especially if this measure is instituted early. However, after 4 months, if the problem is not improving, it may require surgery. Discuss with your surgeon.
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Answer: Preventing bottoming out Hello, aside from wearing a good support bra and avoiding strenuous or jarring activities until your breasts are well-healed, I don't know of other conservative measures to prevent this problem.
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Answer: Preventing bottoming out Hello, aside from wearing a good support bra and avoiding strenuous or jarring activities until your breasts are well-healed, I don't know of other conservative measures to prevent this problem.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Can I stop bottoming out? Unfortunately, you cannot stop bottoming out. It is a risk in all implant surgeries, and more common if certain techniques are needed to get you the look the you want. Lowering the fold is one of those techniques, but if not done then you may have been unhappy with your existing breast asymmetry, and it may have happened anyway. If you do bottom out excessively, additional surgery is recommended. There are a number of options for this situation, each having their own set of risks, and you should be aware that revision surgery can be more expensive than the original surgery depending on the technique used. You would need to be evaluated in person to determine what would be best for your situation. Constant underwire support is recommended.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Can I stop bottoming out? Unfortunately, you cannot stop bottoming out. It is a risk in all implant surgeries, and more common if certain techniques are needed to get you the look the you want. Lowering the fold is one of those techniques, but if not done then you may have been unhappy with your existing breast asymmetry, and it may have happened anyway. If you do bottom out excessively, additional surgery is recommended. There are a number of options for this situation, each having their own set of risks, and you should be aware that revision surgery can be more expensive than the original surgery depending on the technique used. You would need to be evaluated in person to determine what would be best for your situation. Constant underwire support is recommended.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Bottoming out Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there is not much that you can do on your own to prevent "bottoming out". Wearing a supportive bra in theory can help support the weight of the implant, but eventually the implant will settle into the pocket on it's own. Tissue will always have some stretch to it and the weight of the implant with create that stretch and settling. Best advice is to let things settle and then determine if you find this suitable or not. Best wishes.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Bottoming out Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there is not much that you can do on your own to prevent "bottoming out". Wearing a supportive bra in theory can help support the weight of the implant, but eventually the implant will settle into the pocket on it's own. Tissue will always have some stretch to it and the weight of the implant with create that stretch and settling. Best advice is to let things settle and then determine if you find this suitable or not. Best wishes.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: How to Stop bottoming out without scheduling surgery again?It's I am sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing. Given that you are only four months out of surgery at this point, I think that it will be in your best interest to wait prior to consider in additional surgery. Allow both breast implants to reach their final position before making any decisions. In the longer term, if you continue to have significant asymmetry, capsulorraphy will likely be necessary. Follow your past surgeons adcice regarding the suppotive bras; in my opinion, especially given the size of the breast pumps, it is unlikely that they will be very effective. Best wishes.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: How to Stop bottoming out without scheduling surgery again?It's I am sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing. Given that you are only four months out of surgery at this point, I think that it will be in your best interest to wait prior to consider in additional surgery. Allow both breast implants to reach their final position before making any decisions. In the longer term, if you continue to have significant asymmetry, capsulorraphy will likely be necessary. Follow your past surgeons adcice regarding the suppotive bras; in my opinion, especially given the size of the breast pumps, it is unlikely that they will be very effective. Best wishes.
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