I got mybreast lift with implants just over a a year ago. I was extremely happy with the results up until 6-8mo post op. Now I feel like I have no upper fullness and my breasts just look saggy in my opinion. I have to constantly wear a push up bra which I didn’t think would be needed. I will post pre-op and post op pictures below! Am I bottoming out? Do I need an additional surgery? How do I get upper fullness or is that just not so-able with my body type?
June 25, 2022
Answer: Bottoming out Dear tme122, 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
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June 25, 2022
Answer: Bottoming out Dear tme122, 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
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Answer: Implants Your implants are probably too large and heavy on your tissue and have bottomed out. The inferior pockets could be tightened to relift. However, you would do better going with something smaller and less heavy so this will not occur again.
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Answer: Implants Your implants are probably too large and heavy on your tissue and have bottomed out. The inferior pockets could be tightened to relift. However, you would do better going with something smaller and less heavy so this will not occur again.
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