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psmom · 08-13-2008, 12:01 AM

My left breast is dropping faster than my right but what I have noticed is my left breast is about a quarter of an inch lower on the top and the crease is about a quarter of an in lower than the right breast. Is this just due to the fact it is dropping faster or am I bottoming out? My nipple is a little higher on the left but then again my right breast is still pretty swollen and hasnt dropped as much. How can I tell?
The side im worried about when I sit down the implant is almost on my top rib but I do have a small torso. That side looks great and normal by itself but by the other it looks very different.
I went to the PS today for my 3 week post op and she never said anything about it, she just said they looked great and my right one still needed to drop more. I wish I had thought to say something, I really didnt notice it that much until after my visit because they took the taps off.

Im going to post a link to a pic. Let me know what you think. In the picture my right one looks lower or at the same height but when I feel the creases they are about a quarter of an inch different also my right one is higher. Im assuming thats why my nipples are off because one has dropped more than the other? Also my left one (the one im worried about) feels a LOT softer and real where as my right one is very hard. I dont really know why the right one is bigger either because it was smaller to start out with and they have the same cc's in each side so I thought it would come out still slightly smaller... still swollen?
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...7/IMG00037.jpg

JujuBee · 08-13-2008, 01:00 AM

oh hon, they look fine to me.. But always double check with your PS!

let me know what happens. There is also pics at the front of JBI on bottoming out, in the photo gallery.. and as far as I can tell, your pic does not look like that pic??

ForensicsFan · 08-13-2008, 01:13 AM

If your PS didn't see a problem, then I don't think you should worry. It seems like it's just settling in and dropping into place before the other one. One of mine was kind of like that too, and they straightened themselves out in time. Are you allowed to wear bras? If you're worried, maybe you can wear a really secure one to hold them in place 24/7 to get the muscles stronger.

juju corona · 08-13-2008, 01:20 AM

These look fine to me to.. and I agree your PS would have noticed something even w/out you asking if it were bottom out. It is common to be uneven - where one side is dropping faster than the other. Down the road, it may get even more noticeable - but eventually it will even out - go check out my pics to see what I mean ... left side is down right side is higher... hth!

Don't worry!!

Lovely · 08-13-2008, 03:21 AM

I have bottoming out but for some reason I can't put my finger on it with yours. When I first looked I thought you were but I can't tell. I imagine lifting up your left a bit but the position doesn't look like it would help with the nipples. But the placement doesn't look wrong. Do you have a better picture where the camera is aligned/parallel to you body with your arms perfectly straight down so I can look again? My nipples were uneven during recovery and still is so im seeing my ps tomorrow for that and rippling. Anyways I really want to say that they are fine and can't determine until swelling goes down. But I also agree that you should keep on the garment for a while to help hold them in place if they are bottoming.....let me know..=)

psmom · 08-13-2008, 09:53 AM

Thanks guys! You have really made me feel better. Today the swelling is down more in my righty and my nipples already look more inline.

psmom · 08-17-2008, 12:46 PM

Yes! they are finally even! My right one dropped more and now im not worried. Thanks guys for your support.

08-13-2008, 12:01 AM	#1
psmom Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 318 Thanks: 74 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts	HELP! How do I know if im bottoming out? My left breast is dropping faster than my right but what I have noticed is my left breast is about a quarter of an inch lower on the top and the crease is about a quarter of an in lower than the right breast. Is this just due to the fact it is dropping faster or am I bottoming out? My nipple is a little higher on the left but then again my right breast is still pretty swollen and hasnt dropped as much. How can I tell? The side im worried about when I sit down the implant is almost on my top rib but I do have a small torso. That side looks great and normal by itself but by the other it looks very different. I went to the PS today for my 3 week post op and she never said anything about it, she just said they looked great and my right one still needed to drop more. I wish I had thought to say something, I really didnt notice it that much until after my visit because they took the taps off. Im going to post a link to a pic. Let me know what you think. In the picture my right one looks lower or at the same height but when I feel the creases they are about a quarter of an inch different also my right one is higher. Im assuming thats why my nipples are off because one has dropped more than the other? Also my left one (the one im worried about) feels a LOT softer and real where as my right one is very hard. I dont really know why the right one is bigger either because it was smaller to start out with and they have the same cc's in each side so I thought it would come out still slightly smaller... still swollen? http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...7/IMG00037.jpg __________________ 5'2 100 lbs Pre BA- 32A After BA- So far 32D Dr. Wagstrom Nashville, TN

08-13-2008, 01:00 AM	#2
JujuBee Naturally Augmented Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 'bout 22" from my computer ;) Posts: 801 My Mood: Thanks: 218 Thanked 427 Times in 354 Posts	oh hon, they look fine to me.. But always double check with your PS! let me know what happens. There is also pics at the front of JBI on bottoming out, in the photo gallery.. and as far as I can tell, your pic does not look like that pic?? __________________ Will be going in for pocket revision and larger implants.. timeline.. unknown? will keep you updated "Be kind, more than necessary.. as everyone you meet is battling some kind of battle of their own"

08-13-2008, 01:13 AM	#3
ForensicsFan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashua, New Hampshire Posts: 66 Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	If your PS didn't see a problem, then I don't think you should worry. It seems like it's just settling in and dropping into place before the other one. One of mine was kind of like that too, and they straightened themselves out in time. Are you allowed to wear bras? If you're worried, maybe you can wear a really secure one to hold them in place 24/7 to get the muscles stronger. __________________ 26 years old 5'8" 120 lbs. pre BA: 34AA -all ribs :( post BA: 34 full B (hopefully!) Silicone unders, crease incision BA/Rhinoplasty date: Wed. June 25

08-13-2008, 01:20 AM	#4
juju corona Join Date: May 2008 Location: Corona Posts: 337 My Mood: Thanks: 158 Thanked 162 Times in 147 Posts	These look fine to me to.. and I agree your PS would have noticed something even w/out you asking if it were bottom out. It is common to be uneven - where one side is dropping faster than the other. Down the road, it may get even more noticeable - but eventually it will even out - go check out my pics to see what I mean ... left side is down right side is higher... hth! Don't worry!! __________________ 5' 2'' 128 lbs Ribcage=30 Athletic build (broad shoulders, wide waisted, musclular legs and ~sigh~ big calves!) Pre-BA = Barely B Post-BA = ?? / So far 34D BA Date = 7/11 Mentors, Unders, 400 Before After

08-13-2008, 03:21 AM	#5
Lovely Any Questions R Welcomed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,150 Thanks: 343 Thanked 322 Times in 275 Posts	I have bottoming out but for some reason I can't put my finger on it with yours. When I first looked I thought you were but I can't tell. I imagine lifting up your left a bit but the position doesn't look like it would help with the nipples. But the placement doesn't look wrong. Do you have a better picture where the camera is aligned/parallel to you body with your arms perfectly straight down so I can look again? My nipples were uneven during recovery and still is so im seeing my ps tomorrow for that and rippling. Anyways I really want to say that they are fine and can't determine until swelling goes down. But I also agree that you should keep on the garment for a while to help hold them in place if they are bottoming.....let me know..=) __________________ Lovely 1st breast augmentation (July 2007) Ht: 5'9 Wt: 138 Pre Op= 34A Post Op= 36B/34C 400cc/Mod/Saline(Overs) (Bottoming out/Rippling) 2nd breast augmentation Date: (May 2008) 660cc/Mod+/Saline(Unders) Post Op= 36D-34DD(small) (Pocket Revision/Rippling on Right Boob) 3rd breast augmentation Early December 800cc/High Profile/Silicone(Unders) ..Wish Me Luck.. 34D bra below..(can you believe 660cc AND i can still fit 34D =(

08-13-2008, 09:53 AM	#6
psmom Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 318 Thanks: 74 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts	Thanks guys! You have really made me feel better. Today the swelling is down more in my righty and my nipples already look more inline. __________________ 5'2 100 lbs Pre BA- 32A After BA- So far 32D Dr. Wagstrom Nashville, TN

08-17-2008, 12:46 PM	#7
psmom Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 318 Thanks: 74 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts	Yes! they are finally even! My right one dropped more and now im not worried. Thanks guys for your support. __________________ 5'2 100 lbs Pre BA- 32A After BA- So far 32D Dr. Wagstrom Nashville, TN

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