Can A Stretched Pocket Fix Itself?

hoobagirl · 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM

I went to my PS last week because my left boob has been drifting further to my armpit than it should, it's causing me discomfort and occasionally I'll feel some pain. My PS told me to wear an underwire 24/7, the only difference was that before I wore my surgical bra to sleep. He said we'd wait about 2 months to see if it corrected itself.

Do you think that it is possible to correct itself? He told me that if it didn't he could go under and put some internal stitches. I'm just wondering if I should be preparing myself to have surgery again.

Dr. Kearney · 07-30-2009, 05:34 PM

A bra will seldom if ever correct that. At this point you have a scar capsule there so external compression won't fix that. You need to wait until the opposite side is completely settled before doing any surgery as you will want to match the position of the other breast. I have my patients wait until three months post op.

Dr. Kearney

lynn80 · 07-30-2009, 06:40 PM

Dr Kearney, up to what point after a breast augmentation can you do something like this, if it were to possibly be successful?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Kearney

A bra will seldom if ever correct that. At this point you have a scar capsule there so external compression won't fix that. You need to wait until the opposite side is completely settled before doing any surgery as you will want to match the position of the other breast. I have my patients wait until three months post op.

Dr. Kearney

Dr. Kearney · 07-30-2009, 07:06 PM

I think once the implant is out of position for the most part its game over. You now have scar capsule in the wrong area and in my experience this has to be closed surgically.

Dr. Kearney

hoobagirl · 07-31-2009, 06:11 AM

Thanks for your reply Dr. Kearney. I have a few more questions if you don't mind.

Do you think that I should look for another PS to do the redo? Regardless of whether or not this could be his fault, I don't like feeling like I've been lied to. But then I worry that if I go to another PS I'll have to pay full price versus the redo discount he has. If this is something I could wait out I could even go to you as San Diego isn't far from me, and I'm not so sure about the other PS' in my area.

He also used high profile implants because he says I'm too thin to have mod+. I told him I wanted a somewhat natural look, and even though I like my implants, as I understand it the high profile give off the fake look. If you could take a look at my photos, I have a couple work-safe ones in a public album, could you tell me if I'm being delusional or if I really could have mod+ implants? I figure if I go in for a redo, I should get exactly what I want.

Horizon41 · 07-31-2009, 06:15 AM

Dr Kearney I actually have the same issue going on except I am only 1 month out I see my PS this week again and he as me in a tight sports bra and has me keep bringing the breast over with massage also. Since I am early out do you think this is going to help?

Dr. Kearney · 07-31-2009, 11:58 AM

If you trusted your PS the first time I would stick with them. Most patients like to do some thing that might help and having you try the bra even if it does not prevent a surgery may hold the implant in a place that is more comfortable. The question about the size of the implants is a tough one to answer. If you want me to look at your photos please send them to info@kearneymd.com.

You can always fit in a moderate implant but the volume and cup size you were thinking may not have matched up. I have had patients wanting to be "natural" and then choose a high profile 600cc implant. They end up looking great but not what I would call "natural". At any rate I will look at your photos.

You are relatively close to San Diego so if you ever wanted to come over here I could take a look at you. You can also call me directly if you have more questions.

Dr. Kearney

Dr. Kearney · 07-31-2009, 12:00 PM

Vision Quest,
When you are only a month out wearing some kind of support to guide the implants can be a good thing and is used by a large # if not the majority of PS. I tell the patients to wear whatever is comfortable.

Dr. Kearney

Horizon41 · 07-31-2009, 05:30 PM

Thank you so much Dr. Kearney
I see my PS again this week to follow up on this so I am hoping as time goes on it will get better.

Dr. Kearney · 07-31-2009, 05:50 PM

It should Dr. Kearney

liveandlove · 08-02-2009, 01:57 PM

I have a question about pocket well my breast are a little far apart in the middle. What could a doctor do to to make them a little bit more together. I don't want to sound dumb but could a surgeon disect in the insed towards the middle in order for the implants to b just a little more together. I definitely don't want symmastia but I do want cleavage I posted a picture on my public profile of what I would really want

Dr. Kearney · 08-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Usually best not to over dissect the pocket medially. Symmastia is uncommone but rippling is very common. If you pinch the skin over your chest bone medially it is very thin. This would be the only tissue covering your implant therefore the risk of rippling is high. I assume you are submuscular ant the implant width matches your chest wall width. If you want me to look at your photos you can send them to info@kearneymd.com

Dr. Kearney

liveandlove · 08-02-2009, 02:39 PM

Ooo i don't have implants yet I'm getting them still

07-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
hoobagirl Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Desert, California Posts: 257 Thanks: 57 Thanked 66 Times in 62 Posts	Can A Stretched Pocket Fix Itself? I went to my PS last week because my left boob has been drifting further to my armpit than it should, it's causing me discomfort and occasionally I'll feel some pain. My PS told me to wear an underwire 24/7, the only difference was that before I wore my surgical bra to sleep. He said we'd wait about 2 months to see if it corrected itself. Do you think that it is possible to correct itself? He told me that if it didn't he could go under and put some internal stitches. I'm just wondering if I should be preparing myself to have surgery again. __________________ Height: 5'5 Weight: 100lbs. Ribcage: 27.5 1st breast augmentation 3/03/09 Mentor Silicone HP 300cc unders crease incision Pre-breast augmentation: barely 32 A Post-breast augmentation: 34C 2nd breast augmentation 10/27/09 Mentor Silicone HP 450cc unders crease incision 1st breast augmentation: 34C 2nd breast augmentation: 34D/32DD To ladies sending friend requests, please leave me a message when you do so. If I don't know why you're friending me then I'm not going to accept.

07-31-2009, 06:11 AM	#5
hoobagirl Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Desert, California Posts: 257 Thanks: 57 Thanked 66 Times in 62 Posts	Thanks for your reply Dr. Kearney. I have a few more questions if you don't mind. Do you think that I should look for another PS to do the redo? Regardless of whether or not this could be his fault, I don't like feeling like I've been lied to. But then I worry that if I go to another PS I'll have to pay full price versus the redo discount he has. If this is something I could wait out I could even go to you as San Diego isn't far from me, and I'm not so sure about the other PS' in my area. He also used high profile implants because he says I'm too thin to have mod+. I told him I wanted a somewhat natural look, and even though I like my implants, as I understand it the high profile give off the fake look. If you could take a look at my photos, I have a couple work-safe ones in a public album, could you tell me if I'm being delusional or if I really could have mod+ implants? I figure if I go in for a redo, I should get exactly what I want. __________________ Height: 5'5 Weight: 100lbs. Ribcage: 27.5 1st breast augmentation 3/03/09 Mentor Silicone HP 300cc unders crease incision Pre-breast augmentation: barely 32 A Post-breast augmentation: 34C 2nd breast augmentation 10/27/09 Mentor Silicone HP 450cc unders crease incision 1st breast augmentation: 34C 2nd breast augmentation: 34D/32DD To ladies sending friend requests, please leave me a message when you do so. If I don't know why you're friending me then I'm not going to accept.

07-31-2009, 06:15 AM	#6
Horizon41 Hope Revision Holds Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,662 Thanks: 288 Thanked 954 Times in 911 Posts	Dr Kearney I actually have the same issue going on except I am only 1 month out I see my PS this week again and he as me in a tight sports bra and has me keep bringing the breast over with massage also. Since I am early out do you think this is going to help? __________________ Mother of 3 sons all nursed over a year Mentor 500cc's HP 6/29/09 5'10 125lbs BWD 12.5 ribcage 27 Diagnosed with CC of my right on 8/5/09 cleared of CC on 11/9/09 Pocket Revision on 1/25/10 on Left for Bottoming out

07-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#9
Horizon41 Hope Revision Holds Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,662 Thanks: 288 Thanked 954 Times in 911 Posts	Thank you so much Dr. Kearney I see my PS again this week to follow up on this so I am hoping as time goes on it will get better. __________________ Mother of 3 sons all nursed over a year Mentor 500cc's HP 6/29/09 5'10 125lbs BWD 12.5 ribcage 27 Diagnosed with CC of my right on 8/5/09 cleared of CC on 11/9/09 Pocket Revision on 1/25/10 on Left for Bottoming out

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07-30-2009, 05:34 PM	#2
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	A bra will seldom if ever correct that. At this point you have a scar capsule there so external compression won't fix that. You need to wait until the opposite side is completely settled before doing any surgery as you will want to match the position of the other breast. I have my patients wait until three months post op. Dr. Kearney

07-30-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	I think once the implant is out of position for the most part its game over. You now have scar capsule in the wrong area and in my experience this has to be closed surgically. Dr. Kearney

07-31-2009, 11:58 AM	#7
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	If you trusted your PS the first time I would stick with them. Most patients like to do some thing that might help and having you try the bra even if it does not prevent a surgery may hold the implant in a place that is more comfortable. The question about the size of the implants is a tough one to answer. If you want me to look at your photos please send them to info@kearneymd.com. You can always fit in a moderate implant but the volume and cup size you were thinking may not have matched up. I have had patients wanting to be "natural" and then choose a high profile 600cc implant. They end up looking great but not what I would call "natural". At any rate I will look at your photos. You are relatively close to San Diego so if you ever wanted to come over here I could take a look at you. You can also call me directly if you have more questions. Dr. Kearney

07-31-2009, 12:00 PM	#8
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	Vision Quest, When you are only a month out wearing some kind of support to guide the implants can be a good thing and is used by a large # if not the majority of PS. I tell the patients to wear whatever is comfortable. Dr. Kearney

07-31-2009, 05:50 PM	#10
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	It should Dr. Kearney

08-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#11
liveandlove Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 35 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I have a question about pocket well my breast are a little far apart in the middle. What could a doctor do to to make them a little bit more together. I don't want to sound dumb but could a surgeon disect in the insed towards the middle in order for the implants to b just a little more together. I definitely don't want symmastia but I do want cleavage I posted a picture on my public profile of what I would really want

08-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#12
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 803 Thanks: 2 Thanked 454 Times in 321 Posts	Usually best not to over dissect the pocket medially. Symmastia is uncommone but rippling is very common. If you pinch the skin over your chest bone medially it is very thin. This would be the only tissue covering your implant therefore the risk of rippling is high. I assume you are submuscular ant the implant width matches your chest wall width. If you want me to look at your photos you can send them to info@kearneymd.com Dr. Kearney

08-02-2009, 02:39 PM	#13
liveandlove Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 35 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Ooo i don't have implants yet I'm getting them still

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