When I lift my arm my implant moves to the side towards my armpit. Willl this correct over time? Needs revision surgery? (Photo)

February 6, 2016
Asked By:littlecuddlebear in Santa Maria, CA

My left breast was smaller than the right one. The surgeon placed a bigger implant on the left and a smaller on the right. When I lift my right arm, breast with smaller implant, my implant moves to the side towards my armpit. I can feel the silicone implant on the side and the shape of my breast shape becomes kind of square. When I put my right arm down, my breast looks perfect. It is odd to me that I have an issue on the right breast where the doctor placed an smaller implant. I'm 118 lbs.

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August 2, 2016

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February 8, 2016

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February 8, 2016

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February 17, 2016

Answer: Lateral movement

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February 17, 2016

Answer: Lateral movement

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