Breast revision, under muscle to over, only switching one - Would it even look right or would I need to have both moved?

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I had a breast augmentation in April 2022, after 2 weeks i noticed that on side looked to have bottomed out. After waiting six months the surgeon has suggested placing the implant over the muscle on the bottomed out side. Would it even look right or would I need to have both moved to above the muscle? The left which needs to be fixed is 560cc while the right is 520cc gummy bear

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Your problem (implant malposition) has nothing to do with being under the pectoralis muscle. Go to a surgeon who can fix your problem and not create a host of new ones by switching the pocket.

Jonathan Heistein, MD · Answer

It is hard to answer your question without an exam or at least a picture, and to know why you bottomed out on one side.  In general, it usually isn't good for symmetry if you have different implant locations on each side.  You should talk to your surgeon about the thought process and management of the potential risks associated with having one implant on top of the muscle.  You can also go for another consultation to get a second opinion before you make this decision.  Best of luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Good749640,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You will need to move both to over the muscle to achieve symmetry, or you will still have a difference.

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