Is there a rupture in my left implant after Breast Augmentation? (photos)

Good morning,
You do have some lateral displacement, caused by overdissection of your pocket, not an implant rupture. I correct this with the Original Internal Bra, my strong permanent internal suturing technique, which will also improve your upper pole fullness and cleavage. I first developed this technique over 20 years ago, and today it is the most common revision procedure I perform, at least 5-6 times a week- it works and it lasts!

It's hard to tell a rupture just based on photos. A saline implant rupture can show a more dramatic difference in size, but a silicone implant usually has a slow leak that may be imperceptible.

Just based on the photo, you have some lateral displacement and asymmetry, but no definitive rupture. I would recommend being examined by a surgeon to confirm.

Your photos demonstrate asymmetry, but a ruptured implant is not likely the cause. To confirm this would require a visit to your surgeon.

Hello,
And thank you for the question.
Based on your photos, there is a degree of asymmetry between the two breasts.
Typically, breast ultrasound is a good imaging tool to evaluate the integrity of implants. Sometimes MRi may be needed to evaluate the breasts and breast implants further.
I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations.
I hope this helps.Best regards,
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear esotericmagic,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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 recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question. It appears that you may have some implant malposition taking place that can be corrected with a revision procedure. Seek out secondary in-person consultations to get the best treatment advice.

You need a detailed physical exam to assess implant position (sitting upright and laying down), shape and firmness. Common causes of breast asymmetry after augmentation include but are not limited to: pre existing breast asymmetry, differences in implant pocket dimensions, differences in capsule grade, and implant rupture. Exam findings will determine if imaging is necessary to rule out implant rupture or another cause is more likely.

It appears you may have malposition of one of your implants. If you have saline implants it's possible that you may have a rupture, but from your photos it is more likely that the implant is moving laterally in the pocket. An evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon is needed to determine definitively what is occurring.

If your implants and breasts were the same size to start with and you have saline, then perhaps you have a small leak on the smaller size. Otherwise, you may have formed a capsule causing the change. An examination and possibly an ultrasound will be needed to check your implants.

If your implant are silicone gel filled, there is a very small chance you can notice a deflation. If they are saline filled, this might be an explanation, but on the pictures you sent, it seems the Left implant is moving outwards. It's lateral part seems fuller than the right sidePlease give us some more details, type of implant, date of implantation, do you have the feeling it is more mobile than before ( as you seem to suggest in the last picture)