Do I have lateral breast displacement or something else? (Photo)

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My mommy makeover was in April. I had a anchor lift with 380cc high profile silicone implants. while laying down I've noticed I'm quite uncomfortable I think its because the way they slide and shift to the sides. my left side feels worse. They also don't look good in a bikini with the gap I have. do I have lateral breast displacement or something else? I find they are not as full as I wanted in the upper pole of the breast either. Do they look ok?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Thriving7313,
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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You have very large implants that have stretched your tissue and are sagging from the weight. they do tend to fall to the sides when you lay down. Your lateral pockets could be tightened. However, you would do much better to go down in size that your tissue will support and lift.

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, you appear to be demonstrating lateral drift of the breast implants.During breast augmentation, a pocket is created either over the pectoralis major muscle (retroglandular) or under the muscle (retromuscular). The tissues are mechanically spread apart, and the implant is inserted. A thin scar (capsule) develops around the implant. If the pocket proves too big, the implant may slide laterally when lying on your back. This may be due to the presence of weak connective tissue, the weight of an overly large implant or technical error.This can be corrected with a lateral capsulorraphy where the lateral capsular tissue is tightened to the chest wall, preventing recurrence. One should also consider a smaller implant.Revisit your plastic surgeon.Best wishes...

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