1 week post op and noticed implant moved up. Did I cause implant displacement? (photos)

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Had breast augmentation January 2016. 400 cc saline under muscle. Right breast never dropped. Had revision to drop right implant. 1 week after surgery I swung my right arm to kill a fly. Pain, swelling afterwards. Saw my doctor few days later, said I strained muscle, no hematoma. She noticed the implant went up a little. Suggested I massage, wear a strap. Swelling gone down, still feel sore and noticed my implant has not dropped. Did I cause implant displacement or is my muscle just strained?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question. At 1 week post op it may be difficult to assess your results as you are still healing. perhaps consider speaking with your surgeon regarding your concerns. Best,

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,At one week post op some asymmetry is expected. I recommend that you continue to follow up with your Plastic Surgeon to ensure you are on track and healing well.All the best

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

I have a feeling that you may not like the appearance of your breasts because your breast mounds are too low; the implant and breast mound should be higher and your areolas made smaller to fit your breast mounds; note that these issues can be resolved with a breast lift.

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