Is the PS at Fault if my Implants Go to Far Towards/Under Armpits? (photo)

Hi Jodyanne.

Your plastic surgeon must place your implants where Mother Nature has placed your breasts and nipples.

Your nipples sit far out in the direction of your sides. Therefore your implants sit out to the sides.  If they did not, and sat close together near the center of your chest, then your nipples would be way out on the outsides of your breasts pointing sideways.

I ALWAYS discuss these issues with my patients before surgery. There is no disappointment when people know exactly what to expect.

Finally, you don't tell us what type of implant you have. You probably know that saline implants are heavier than silicone gel devices and do have more of a tendency to fall out to the side over time.

 

Very difficult to lay blame to the PS. You have lateral displacement and some bottoming out. Seek second opinions in person from boarded PSs in LA

Your result is not optimal and you want confirmation that your plastic surgeon did something wrong so he/she will fix the result at a discount. Not knowing what you looked like before surgery or what exactly was done at surgery it is impossible to know what factor(s) contributed to a less than optimal result. Your posted photos show a wide inter-nipple distance with the left nipple further from the midline than the right and a left breast set lower than the right.

I suspect there was some asymmetry before the surgery with a wider than usual internipple distance. These should be addressed by a skin procedure just before or during the placement of breast implants. I do not believe adjustments to the breast implant pockets alone will suffice.

Before undergoing any additional surgery you need to clearly understand what the problem is and what measures can be employed to fix or improve it. Do not proceed without a clear game plan or you will be destined for even more disappointment.

The majority of surgeons will do early revisions after surgery without charging additional surgical fees though you may still have to pay operating room and anesthesia costs.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.