Are there any health risks involved with a bottomed-out implant? (photos)

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I was wondering if there were any health risks involved with a bottomed-out implant? I actually like the look of that one more than the one that settled in correctly, as it looks a lot more natural. My only gripe is that one of my nipples is so much higher than the other because of it. I don’t wanna go through another surgery, as I’ve already been through three (not all cosmetic).

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear crappylampshade,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Risks are low as long as the implant does not continue to drop and thin your tissu where the implant could become exposed.. Your higher side could be treated with ultrasound to see if the pocket could stretch and let it lower too.

Jeffrey K. Scott, MD · Answer

Fortunately there are no additional health risks associated with a bottomed out breast implant other than its appearance and it’s location.

Are there any health risks involved with a bottomed-out implant? (photos)

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