7 weeks post op, silicone overs. Starting to worry about how my boobs lay/fall when I lie flat. When laying flat, the skin at the bottom/center of my boobs is saggy. I’ve got a large gap now. I wear a bra 24/7, underwire during the day & sports bra at night. When they fall into my armpits it’s almost painful. My nipples are also starting to point out. Could this be lateral displacement? I’m planning a revision to go larger & hoping to add more projection & upper pole fullness.
Answer: Answer to Breast Implant Lateral Displacement Dear AlexandrianTexas, It is normal for a woman’s breast to fall to the side whether she has implants or not. If it becomes excessive with the implants, that can be problematic. What you might consider doing at this early stage is wearing a bra 24/7 for the next six weeks with a small dish towel laterally to keep the breasts centered as much as possible and hopefully the capsule will accommodate that position. If not, and you are dissatisfied with the movement, I am afraid it would require revisional surgery to tack down the pocket laterally. I hope this has been helpful. Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Helpful
Answer: Answer to Breast Implant Lateral Displacement Dear AlexandrianTexas, It is normal for a woman’s breast to fall to the side whether she has implants or not. If it becomes excessive with the implants, that can be problematic. What you might consider doing at this early stage is wearing a bra 24/7 for the next six weeks with a small dish towel laterally to keep the breasts centered as much as possible and hopefully the capsule will accommodate that position. If not, and you are dissatisfied with the movement, I am afraid it would require revisional surgery to tack down the pocket laterally. I hope this has been helpful. Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Helpful
May 9, 2018
Answer: Possible lateral displacement Thanks for your question and your awesome photo editing. Love it! It is early...only 7 weeks; probably feels like an eternity to you but very early. Implants naturally fall to the side when supine (on your back). The discomfort you are having in the upper part of the breast is likely the implant pulling on the early capsule that has formed. Sounds like you're doing everything right with your bra. That you are planning a revision for larger with concern for implant position this soon after primary augmentation is a little concerning. Keep in mind to effect larger, heavier implants have on the tissues...more tissue stretch and possibly more implant malposition. Give yourself more time to heal before making a decision for implant exchange. I'm sure your surgeon has recommended just this. Good luck and happy healing!
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
May 9, 2018
Answer: Possible lateral displacement Thanks for your question and your awesome photo editing. Love it! It is early...only 7 weeks; probably feels like an eternity to you but very early. Implants naturally fall to the side when supine (on your back). The discomfort you are having in the upper part of the breast is likely the implant pulling on the early capsule that has formed. Sounds like you're doing everything right with your bra. That you are planning a revision for larger with concern for implant position this soon after primary augmentation is a little concerning. Keep in mind to effect larger, heavier implants have on the tissues...more tissue stretch and possibly more implant malposition. Give yourself more time to heal before making a decision for implant exchange. I'm sure your surgeon has recommended just this. Good luck and happy healing!
Helpful 1 person found this helpful