2 yrs post op, I have a breast implant displacement. In the meantime what can I use ice or heat?

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I have a breast implant displacement. I have had this for 2 years now. My original doctor said the fix he could do would not permanently fix the problem so he does not want to do anything. Well 2 years later I am now in extreme pain. I cannot lay down without it going towards the left into my armpit or use a bra that does not cause pain when lifting it into position.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I generally don't recommend ice for breast patients as the implant is so far from the skin surface it does little good nor is it helpful after the point of maximum swelling, after the first 3 days.Discuss this with your surgeon and follow his directions!#iceaftersurgery#breastaugmentation#BA

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Ice or heat is unlikely to be helpful. Revision breast augmentation may be necessary.

To be sure, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make sure you are
a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

While this forum is no excuse or substitute for an in face consultation, ice or heat will either give you frostbite or burns respectively.  It. Sounds like you have an enlarged pocket for what ever reason.  In my experience the treatment is surgical with repair of the capsule and support with SERI mesh or dermal matrix.  You may want to see several plastic surgeons in consultation before proceeding.  Good luck, Dr. Schuster in boca raton

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

No posted photos so best over the internet advise is seek IN PERSON opinions from boarded PSS in Orlando area...

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

I don't think you will have  to worry about trying to adjust the breast  with a bra or support or massaging - I don't  believe your effort will make a big difference in adjusting the implant position.  What you will have to consider, unfortunately, will be to redo the breasts with creation of a new breast pocket bilaterally or using  a piece of Alloderm or Seri made by Alloderm to stabilize the position of the implants, preventing the displacement that you are now experiencing.You should ask your Plastic Surgeon about this.Good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

2 yrs post op, I have a breast implant displacement. In the meantime what can I use ice or heat?

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2 yrs post op, I have a breast implant displacement. In the meantime what can I use ice or heat?

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