My left breast implant never dropped and is riding high. Monday will be 12 weeks post op. Does anyone know what is going on with my left breast?
I never noticed any asymmetry before my BA; however, once my PS pointed it out to me I did see it but it was very minor. After surgery I was pretty even. The incision was placed at my breast crease. Somewhere in between 6 and 13 days post op, the left breast started to rise and go towards the center of my chest. The incision on my left breast is now about 1cm below my breast crease. My nipple is now pointed down and to the left. I'm scared and disappointed.
Answers from doctors (7)
Sounds like a capsular contracture. You will need surgery to fix that. It is about a 6-12% occirence rate. It can be fixed, but in most offices you will have to pay OR and anesthesia fees. The implant should be covered by the manufacturer.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
It sounds as if your capsule on the left has formed higher. If your implants are submuscular, then the muscle pushed it up. It may still drop, but if it has not in another month, then the pocket may need to be opened and the implant repositioned.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The incision may have been placed a bit low, but the closure itself may be causing the pocket to close higher than desired. I would start lying on the breast on the floor to put pressure on the capsule, then sleep with left cup flipped inside out over the top of the breast. Also, try Accolate 20 mg twice a day for 3 mos. If these do not help, you will need to have surgery to release inferior capsule and allow the implant to drop.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Sorry to hear what you are going through. I ask patients to allow 3-6 months for the breast implants to settle and for you to see the final results. I cannot say for certain, but it sounds like the breast implant has not settled into the pocket. Discuss downward massage with your surgeon and see if he thinks it will help. Best wishes for a result you will be pleased with.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You must ask the surgeon who did the surgery to explain the wound healing process. It is still very early to evaluate the final result; it will take at least 6 months. But please ask your surgeon at your next appointment, as this is not the final result.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
The implant is likely high-riding or superiorly displaced. After about 3 months, the implants should have settled and the muscle relaxed. It may benefit from breast implant lowering or revision, which is needed about 1 to 4% of the time.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
A picture is worth a 1000 words. What did your breasts look like before? Unfortunately, there are no pictures to evaluate. You also don't mention the size of your implants and the placement of the implants. Please ask your plastic surgeon what's happening. He/she is in the best position to advise you.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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