Why are my breast implants showing when I lift up my arms? (Photo)

Question

I have had a breast augmentation last year on may... saline implants 430cc, and a small nipple lift on my right breast. I have been noticing that my implants are little too low now, and are very noticeable when I lift up my arms up. Do I need a repair or is this normal? Its only been a year and a bit.

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good morning!
You definitely have 
some bottoming out with a double bubble deformity. I
 recommend the Internal Bra, my strong permanent internal suturing 
technique which corrects your bottoming out and double bubble and
lifts and supports your implants over the long term- it is actually the 
most common revision I perform, about 5-6 times a week- it works and it 
lasts!
I have attached a link to my Internal Bra / Bottoming Out / Breast Augmentation Revision photo gallery for your review- hope it helps!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

You appear to have bottomed out - where your implant has fallen below your breast fold line. It is creating that double bubble look. Please speak to your surgeon to discuss your next steps.Regards,

Bradley Remington, MD · Answer

Excellent question.  I am guessing that your saline implants were positioned under the pectoralis muscle.  With lifting your arms, the implants seem to be pushed downward and cause the appearance of two lower breast fullnesses.  This may have resulted from the muscle retracting upward and leaving less coverage over the lower pole of the breasts.  I don't think that this will improve and the muscle can't be 'pulled lower'.  The repair would be to use a tissue substitute, such as Strattice, to provide a more even layer of tissue over the lower poles of your breasts where this is apparent.  Consult your plastic surgeon or obtain a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon who has an extensive experience in correcting this type of result.
Cheers,
Brad Remington, MD

Patrick L. Basile, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for including pictures. It looks like your implants have slid behind the breast tissue and below the native breast fold causing what we call a double bubble appearance. This will not get better on its own and the only correction is surgical, but if the only time it is very obvious is if your arms are raised then you may be fine just not having surgery in the immediate future and leaving them alone. Best bet is to check in with your surgeon. Good luck!

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