I've had breast implants for 20 years and they always felt very comfortable with no issues. After I had a baby, I had a breast implant exchange with a lift. Ever since then they don't feel comfortable and my left breast feels like it's being pushed down and the whole implant is exposed. They are under the muscle but it feels like there is no coverage of it especially in the upper pole. My cleavage looks uneven. Someone said my muscle is window shading like up towards my collar.
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Dear Erinyard512,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an implant is...
Dear Vixendeluxe,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
Hi, if you are wishing to downsize, then this can often be coupled nicely with a breast uplift procedure in order to maintain a natural and youthful breast shape. In patients that are active, I usually recommend placing implants over the muscle to minimise chronic aching and implant animation -...
