I had gel smooth surfaces implant surgery 2013. Since then, i have had a little boy who will be three i. April. My left breast has significantly fallen and i am concerned there might be a leak. I am looking to replace implants and tighten everything up with a great doctor. I am concerned i might have a leak as well
Answer: Leak If you are concerned about your implants leaking, then schedule an ultrasound or mammogram to check your implants.
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Answer: Leak If you are concerned about your implants leaking, then schedule an ultrasound or mammogram to check your implants.
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October 18, 2022
Answer: Is my gel implant leaking? It has fallen significantly Your photos reveal an implant displacement on the left side with a double bubble or bottoming out. A diagnosis of implant leakage or failure cannot be made on a photograph. This would require imaging with either a high resolution ultrasound or MRI examination. As your implants are nearly 10 years old, it would be appropriate to undergo this imaging.
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October 18, 2022
Answer: Is my gel implant leaking? It has fallen significantly Your photos reveal an implant displacement on the left side with a double bubble or bottoming out. A diagnosis of implant leakage or failure cannot be made on a photograph. This would require imaging with either a high resolution ultrasound or MRI examination. As your implants are nearly 10 years old, it would be appropriate to undergo this imaging.
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October 11, 2022
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Both breasts have fallen. You can see the bottoming out and double bubble on the left side. The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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October 11, 2022
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Both breasts have fallen. You can see the bottoming out and double bubble on the left side. The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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October 11, 2022
Answer: Implants Replaced I would highly recommend removing the gel implants that you have in place right now, waiting 3 months and then proceeding with new implants and a breast lift. This is a complex revisionary procedure so please ensure that you see someone with lots of experience in this. I would love to help you. Please come see us at Virginia Plastic Surgery, Dr. Frojo
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October 11, 2022
Answer: Implants Replaced I would highly recommend removing the gel implants that you have in place right now, waiting 3 months and then proceeding with new implants and a breast lift. This is a complex revisionary procedure so please ensure that you see someone with lots of experience in this. I would love to help you. Please come see us at Virginia Plastic Surgery, Dr. Frojo
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October 10, 2022
Answer: Drop out It looks like you got both kinds of dropout. One side has a loss of the inframammary fold adhesion to the chest wall, leading to double bubble, on the other side the inframammary fold position is intact, leading to rock in sock deformity. Neither of these issues are related to implant integrity.
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October 10, 2022
Answer: Drop out It looks like you got both kinds of dropout. One side has a loss of the inframammary fold adhesion to the chest wall, leading to double bubble, on the other side the inframammary fold position is intact, leading to rock in sock deformity. Neither of these issues are related to implant integrity.
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