Bottomed out - do I need another uplift? Can I have smaller implants? (Photo)

Question

I am 51 and 7 stone. Never been mote than 9 stone. I feel my implants have bottomed out and need advice. I had an uplift 4 years ago when I was 8 stone. Do I need another uplift. Can I have smaller implants or get rid of implants and just have another uplift. Any other ideas?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your photo indicates that you would benefit from a breast lift as the tissue has stretched.  The implants can be exchanged at the time of the lift for smaller implants.  An exam is needed to determine how much natural breast tissue you have in order to say whether or not you could expect a good outcome if you elected implant removal and a lift.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Dynamic4052,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an implant is too large for the breast pocket. That is why it is important to choose an implant size that's correct for your body. I perform numerous measurements in the office to determine optimal implant size for my patient's bodies.
If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon for reassurance and to further discuss your options and possibility of revision.
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

I do recommend going smaller or removing the implants, plus a lift. If you have enough breast tissue, then go with removal and lift. Your surgeon can help you decide this.

Gokhan Temiz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question. According to your information and pictures, the best treatment plan for your case will be the implant revision and the breast uplift. You have a chance to decide the size of the implants too.

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