Breast Implants Slipped Down

Question

3 weeks after having a silicone breast augmention it looked like my implants were slipping down (see photo). A "hump" started to form on both sides starting 3 weeks after surgery. Surgeon said to wait until I was 6 months out. It looks like I have 4 breasts! He is now saying my muscles are not strong enough to hold up the implant and he wants to charge me for "tacking" them up. Should I ask for a refund?!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Yes, your implants have dropped below your breast crease. The reason for this is not entirely clear but it is interesting that it happened in both breasts. The support to the implants must be non-exstent in the lower half of the breast. This will require revision and a variety of interventions may be used including possible use of Acellular dermal matrix, a smaller implant. and prolonged post-operative support.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Your picture shows a classic case of "double bubble" which is a version of bottoming out, caused by the implant slipping below the original bottom edge of the breast. It is not necessarily the result of any problem with the surgery, but they are more challenging to fix than they seem. One option you should be aware of is a graft of a material called Strattice which can be used to reinforce the fold repair and hold the implant up, like an internal bra. Info here: www.renewingyou.com

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A double bubble has developed after your surgery. This can be corrected by suturing the tissue back down to the chest wall and adjusting the pocket.

Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS · Answer

As has beenb stated, the breast implant has dropped lower than the fold under the breast and this needs to be repaired. The reason for waiting is to allow the capsule to heal andgive the repairing surgeon something to sew together. There is no muscle at the lower outer edge of the breast so it is not a matter of the muscle not being strong enough. Having said this in the practice of plastic surgery, no guarantees can be made as to how you will heal, etc. The issue of the cost of a revision surgery is between you and your plastic surgeon but I believe you will have an improvement when this repair is accomplished.

	I wish you well.

	Dr Edwards

George J. Beraka, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi.

	You have a bad deformity after breast augmentation which needs to be expertly corrected, and this is difficult.  I would do it as soon as possible, since your tissues are being stretched.

Breast Implants Slipped Down

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Answer: Double bubble deformity

Answer: Double bubble deformity

Answer: You need a new plastic surgeon for revision breast augmentation.

Answer: You need a new plastic surgeon for revision breast augmentation.

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Breast Implants Slipped Down

Answers (6)

Answer: Double bubble deformity

Answer: Double bubble deformity

Answer: You need a new plastic surgeon for revision breast augmentation.

Answer: You need a new plastic surgeon for revision breast augmentation.

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