445cc-495cc mentor memory shape implants, textured anatomical cohesive gel silicone submuscular. 6 mos post op. I bottomed out with textured but i want rounds bc i have no upper pole. What will happen if I switch to smooth walled implants with capsulorraphy?
Answer: Bottoming out I have some very specific thoughts for you. In many people bottoming out after primary breast augmentation cannot be prevented due to the size of the implant and the strength of the tissues. That being said, once a capsule has formed around an implant, it can be used to bolster the implant by suturing the pocket - capsulorrhaphy. Capsulorrhaphy is very effective at elevating the breast mound and improving the look of bottoming out. Once you have an established capsule and remove a textured implant, there is no benefit to placing another textured implant. It appears that you want more upper pole fullness, so I would go with a smooth round device. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Bottoming out I have some very specific thoughts for you. In many people bottoming out after primary breast augmentation cannot be prevented due to the size of the implant and the strength of the tissues. That being said, once a capsule has formed around an implant, it can be used to bolster the implant by suturing the pocket - capsulorrhaphy. Capsulorrhaphy is very effective at elevating the breast mound and improving the look of bottoming out. Once you have an established capsule and remove a textured implant, there is no benefit to placing another textured implant. It appears that you want more upper pole fullness, so I would go with a smooth round device. I hope this helps.
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Answer: About Breast Implants Bottoming Out "Bottoming Out" is the term given to implant #displacement, where the implant drops down below the existing inframammary fold; the natural crease beneath your breast. This may occur when the fold has been released excessively during surgery or may be due to factors of the patient’s collagen and tissue integrity. The implants then sit very low on the chest with a lack of internal support for the implant itself.Correction usually involves #restoring the crease beneath your breast to it's normal position with internal reconstruction of the capsule around the implant (#capsulorrhaphy). Sometimes a biologic fabric (Acellular Dermal Matrix or #ADM) can be used to attach to the breast tissue internally while supporting the implant.This corrects the placement of the implant, redefines the breast shape, and also refines the internal fold. To manage scars following the procedure, I suggest #scar maturation products to my clients. Such as BioCorneum or Embrace, to name a few, are recommended. But, it's best you wait a few weeks following your surgery, to begin using them and speak to your surgeon about healing concerns
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Answer: About Breast Implants Bottoming Out "Bottoming Out" is the term given to implant #displacement, where the implant drops down below the existing inframammary fold; the natural crease beneath your breast. This may occur when the fold has been released excessively during surgery or may be due to factors of the patient’s collagen and tissue integrity. The implants then sit very low on the chest with a lack of internal support for the implant itself.Correction usually involves #restoring the crease beneath your breast to it's normal position with internal reconstruction of the capsule around the implant (#capsulorrhaphy). Sometimes a biologic fabric (Acellular Dermal Matrix or #ADM) can be used to attach to the breast tissue internally while supporting the implant.This corrects the placement of the implant, redefines the breast shape, and also refines the internal fold. To manage scars following the procedure, I suggest #scar maturation products to my clients. Such as BioCorneum or Embrace, to name a few, are recommended. But, it's best you wait a few weeks following your surgery, to begin using them and speak to your surgeon about healing concerns
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January 4, 2016
Answer: Bottoming out Revision surgery is almost always more complex than breast augmentation. Correction techniques vary based on your plastic surgeon’s experience and skill sets. Always choose a board certified plastic surgeon with expensive revision experience as even in the best of hands recurrence is frequent especially if larger implants are used. Repair techniques include some of the following techniques and recommendations:Textured implants (“Velcro effect”)Use of Smaller ImplantsMaximum Submuscular Position (not just the pectoralis major but abdominis rectus below and serratus anterior on the side)Capsulorrhaphy (tightening the pocket by sewing in-folded capsular tissue together)Use of Biologic fabrics and other materials such as Acellular Dermal Matrix, “ADM” Alloderm, Strattice, “Silk” and others that can be used to reinforce the bottom of the pocket.Change of position of implant to a new pocket location “neo pectoral pocket”Internal Ryan Procedure (sutures binding the inferior mammary fold to stronger underlying tissues (e.g. fascial, periosteal)Removal of Implants and replacement of volume using your own fat (Fat Transfer).#bottomingout#breastaugmentation#BA
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January 4, 2016
Answer: Bottoming out Revision surgery is almost always more complex than breast augmentation. Correction techniques vary based on your plastic surgeon’s experience and skill sets. Always choose a board certified plastic surgeon with expensive revision experience as even in the best of hands recurrence is frequent especially if larger implants are used. Repair techniques include some of the following techniques and recommendations:Textured implants (“Velcro effect”)Use of Smaller ImplantsMaximum Submuscular Position (not just the pectoralis major but abdominis rectus below and serratus anterior on the side)Capsulorrhaphy (tightening the pocket by sewing in-folded capsular tissue together)Use of Biologic fabrics and other materials such as Acellular Dermal Matrix, “ADM” Alloderm, Strattice, “Silk” and others that can be used to reinforce the bottom of the pocket.Change of position of implant to a new pocket location “neo pectoral pocket”Internal Ryan Procedure (sutures binding the inferior mammary fold to stronger underlying tissues (e.g. fascial, periosteal)Removal of Implants and replacement of volume using your own fat (Fat Transfer).#bottomingout#breastaugmentation#BA
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September 19, 2015
Answer: Anatomic implants Yes, you have bottomed out a bit and thus is why I don't like so called anatomic shaped implants. They're too bottom heavy. Capsulorraphy is one option. I would replace the implants with smooth round ones. Another option is to perform a lift as well, but that involves more scars.
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September 19, 2015
Answer: Anatomic implants Yes, you have bottomed out a bit and thus is why I don't like so called anatomic shaped implants. They're too bottom heavy. Capsulorraphy is one option. I would replace the implants with smooth round ones. Another option is to perform a lift as well, but that involves more scars.
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Drop Out and Textured Implants Hello,Thank you for re-posting with photos! Nice timeline photos too. If you like the way you looked (your upper pole) early on, then you should stick with your current implants. If you want even more upper pole fullness you could do one of two things: Switch to MH 495 cc - 555 cc Mentor Memory shaped implants, which have the same width as your current TM+ 445 cc-495 cc, but with a more aggressive upper pole, or go to smooth HP 500 cc - 550 cc. You are taking a bit of an increased risk of recurrence by going to smooth considering your propensity for making wispy scar capsule. Although you really look great right now, I can understand how you feel you're a little bottom heavy and missing fullness on top. Best of luck!
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Drop Out and Textured Implants Hello,Thank you for re-posting with photos! Nice timeline photos too. If you like the way you looked (your upper pole) early on, then you should stick with your current implants. If you want even more upper pole fullness you could do one of two things: Switch to MH 495 cc - 555 cc Mentor Memory shaped implants, which have the same width as your current TM+ 445 cc-495 cc, but with a more aggressive upper pole, or go to smooth HP 500 cc - 550 cc. You are taking a bit of an increased risk of recurrence by going to smooth considering your propensity for making wispy scar capsule. Although you really look great right now, I can understand how you feel you're a little bottom heavy and missing fullness on top. Best of luck!
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September 15, 2015
Answer: Bottoming out I appreciate your question.You are bottoming out with textured implants and don't have upper pole fullness. I would most likely recommend a smaller implant with a dermal matrix support.This could be anatomic or round but would be best to examine you.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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September 15, 2015
Answer: Bottoming out I appreciate your question.You are bottoming out with textured implants and don't have upper pole fullness. I would most likely recommend a smaller implant with a dermal matrix support.This could be anatomic or round but would be best to examine you.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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