Have I bottomed out? Do I need a revision? (Photo)

Unfortunately, your photograph is inadequate. We need frontal views. However, it does look like your implants have bottomed out. It would be helpful to see what your pre-operative photographs looked like. I do not understand why you would have a reduction and implant placement at the same time as that is not necessary. It is possible that you could undergo a small revision with fat transfers to create upper pole fullness or you may need the procedure redone. You would have to physically examined to make a final decision.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear Diligent764717,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to breast revision. It appears that you should have had a mastopexy-breast lift AND removal of breast tissue from one of your breasts at the time of your initial breast augmentation. Over the years, I have developed a technique known as "Reductive Augmentation ". This maximizes the upper pole fullness and reduces the amount of bottoming out. You are an excellent candidate for this. Best wishes to you.