5 months post breast augmentation, 365 cc silicone implants - could this be double bubble? (photos)

Question

I had breast augmentation on August 31 of this year, with 365 cc of silicone implant in each breast. My healing had been going amazingly until just recently when I realized that I could start to see my incision scar rising up onto my breast. Also, I notice from the side that it appeared, as though there was a small bubble or sagging of my implant. I contacted my surgeon to discuss this with him, but I am looking for additional opinions and advice, thank you.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears your implants are bottoming out.  This can be corrected via surgery.  Sometimes surgeons will recommend smaller implants, using mesh, or both to prevent future occurence.  Your surgeon will be able to advise you further after an evaluation.  I've included a video on mesh I hope you find helpful.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Double bubble occurs when your implants drops below the infra- mammary fold and your natural breast tissue is no longer sitting in the center of the implant. I would discuss further with you plastic surgeon about options. In the meantime make sure to wear supportive bra.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Judging by the photos, you’ve posted, it does appear that you have a slight double bubble. The double bubble is likely a result of you not having a lot of breast tissue and your surgeon having to lower your fold to accommodate the size of the implant that you have. One option would be to perform fat transfer to that area to help fill-in the deformity so it’s less noticeable. Other option is a bit more invasive and it would involve going into the pocket performing capsulorraphy to raise the fold. In that case, you still may need some fat transfer to your breast to help camouflage the step off.

Hope that helps

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Reserved519332,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Unfortunately it appears that both implants have settled too low on your chest, i.e. have bottomed out, and will need another surgery in order to attempt correction.  Hope this helps.

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