Breast implants are placed within a surgically created pocket that helps determine breast position and shape. When the implant pocket changes over time, implants may shift, leading to visible asymmetry or discomfort. Understanding pocket issues helps patients recognize when revision surgery may be needed. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides breast augmentation to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.
High Implant Position
Implants that sit too high may give the breasts an unnatural appearance with fullness concentrated in the upper chest. This can occur due to tight muscle, scar tissue, or insufficient pocket release during initial surgery.
Correction involves adjusting the pocket to allow the implant to settle into a more natural position.
Low Implant Position and Bottoming Out
Low implant position, often referred to as bottoming out, occurs when the implant drops too far down on the chest. This can cause the nipple to appear too high relative to the breast mound.
Bottoming out is commonly related to weak tissue support or excessive implant weight.
Lateral Displacement
Lateral displacement occurs when implants shift toward the outer chest or under the arms. This can be especially noticeable when lying down and may cause discomfort or loss of cleavage.
This issue often requires pocket tightening to restore proper implant position.
How Pocket Issues Are Corrected
Revision surgery focuses on reinforcing or reshaping the implant pocket. This may include internal suturing, tissue reinforcement, or implant exchange depending on the underlying cause.
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