I had breast augmentation a year ago and I am very pleased with my results although my left breast you can feel the implant on the bottom. My left was overfilled to meet my right because it was smaller. I have the Ideal implants. I love the way my right feels but slightly disappointed that I am able to feel the implant on my bottom left. The last visit my doctor suggested adding fat to my left so we don't feel it. Do people normally do this? How is the recovery? Is it worth it?
August 10, 2019
Answer: Is fat transfer a good solution for a palpable implant? An implant can be palpated when the soft tissue cover is thin. If the breast was small and the implant sits below the fold under the breast it is palpable on the bottom. Without at least the before and after pictures, and additional information about you and the implant size, it is hard to tell you if fat grafting is the solution. Fat grafting can add thickness to the soft tissues, but is can change the breast contour. If the implant comes a bit lower it can create a double bubble. You have to make sure you don’t sleep on your stomach or apply unusual pressure on your breasts. You best bet is to discuss all of this with your surgeon or obtain a second opinion from un experience plastic surgeon. The Ideal Implant is a good choice and not the cause of this problem.
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August 10, 2019
Answer: Is fat transfer a good solution for a palpable implant? An implant can be palpated when the soft tissue cover is thin. If the breast was small and the implant sits below the fold under the breast it is palpable on the bottom. Without at least the before and after pictures, and additional information about you and the implant size, it is hard to tell you if fat grafting is the solution. Fat grafting can add thickness to the soft tissues, but is can change the breast contour. If the implant comes a bit lower it can create a double bubble. You have to make sure you don’t sleep on your stomach or apply unusual pressure on your breasts. You best bet is to discuss all of this with your surgeon or obtain a second opinion from un experience plastic surgeon. The Ideal Implant is a good choice and not the cause of this problem.
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August 10, 2019
Answer: Implant palpability in thin patients The two options to treat palpability are fat transfer and adding a graft. Fat transfer is generally less expensive. Recovery from fat transfer involves a little breast soreness, but usually more soreness from where you take the fat. If it’s a small amount, and you’re not super sensitive, you may have complete recovery over a weekend. Other patients will need up to a few weeks to feel fully functional. As to whether it’s worth it, that is totally dependent on each patient. Most of my patients just live with it since it’s not uncommon.
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August 10, 2019
Answer: Implant palpability in thin patients The two options to treat palpability are fat transfer and adding a graft. Fat transfer is generally less expensive. Recovery from fat transfer involves a little breast soreness, but usually more soreness from where you take the fat. If it’s a small amount, and you’re not super sensitive, you may have complete recovery over a weekend. Other patients will need up to a few weeks to feel fully functional. As to whether it’s worth it, that is totally dependent on each patient. Most of my patients just live with it since it’s not uncommon.
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