I had a breast lift with 300cc saline implants placed under the muscle in 12/2023. They were fine initially but by 6 months post-op, the right implant had slipped from its pocket down and toward the armpit. You could see the implant bulging through the skin and the right nipple was significantly higher than the left. My surgeon performed a pocket revision in 9/2024. It’s now 11/2024 and the left implant has slipped from its pocket in the same way. Why is this happening and what’s the solution?
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February 2, 2025
Answer: Implants under muscle keep slipping out of pocket
Dear neurospicy91,
determining whether you need simply a breast augmentation versus a breast lift can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position. Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the patient...
Always best to check with your surgeon, if possible, as your surgeon knows how you started and what was done. Otherwise, an in person exam by a plastic surgeon and a history of what was done is needed to answer your question. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author....
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. The look of your breasts is influenced by genetics. The age of your parents isn't really a factor. If you are concerned with the appearance of your breasts visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more about your options.
