Is It True That Lowering the Inframmary Fold Will Cause Bottoming Out?

There are instances where a lowering of the inframammary fold (IMF) is entirely appropriate and necessary - without photos there is no way to give you more specific information.  However, this needs to be done cautiously and carefully. Normally this would be discussed with you prior to your operation.  Discuss this with your doctor and perhaps you can get more information regarding your operation.

Fortunately, there are operations to correct this, but these are operations.  Deciding on how to proceed can be a challenge, but if you submit photos, perhaps you can get additional direction.

Best of luck

Vincent Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

With many breast augmentations the fold will be lowered as the breast implant is centered within the breast. The lowering of the fold has more to do with the give and relaxation in the skin envelop of the breast rather than the idea of physically lowering the breast fold. Yes, an attempt to lower the actual fold with a very full implant can result in the implant to bottom out, or even result in a double bubble, though this is more of cause of the pocket problems. What is important now is that your surgeon can fix the situation.

Best of luck,

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