Breast implants should sit in a position that looks natural for your frame, breast tissue, and surgical goals. When they look too high, too low, too wide, too close together, or no longer aligned with the breast, implant malposition may be the issue. In Torrance, CA, David Bray, Jr., MD brings triple-board-certified surgical training to breast revision planning.
What Does Implant Malposition Look Like?
Implant malposition means the implant is not sitting where it should. This can happen soon after surgery or develop over time as tissues stretch, scar tissue changes, or the breast ages.
Common signs may include:
- Implants that sit too high on the chest
- Implants that drop too low
- Implants that move too close together
- Uneven implant height or shape
- A breast shape that looks different from the original result
Some people describe the breasts as looking unnatural, uneven, or “off.” Others notice that clothing, bras, or swimsuits no longer fit the way they used to.
Why Implant Position Can Change
Implant position may depend on the implant pocket, skin quality, breast tissue support, implant size, implant capsule, and healing. Malposition may be related to pocket stretching, capsular contracture, tissue thinning, implant weight, or surgical factors from a previous breast augmentation.
It is also possible for the implant itself to be in a reasonable position while the natural breast tissue has fallen over it. Dr. Bray’s implant malposition page notes that when breast ptosis is part of the problem, a breast lift may be needed to move the breast tissue into a better position.
How Breast Implant Revision May Help
Treatment depends on the cause of the malposition. Some cases may involve adjusting the implant pocket, changing implant size, treating the capsule, repositioning the implant, or adding support. Other cases may need a breast implant revision combined with a lift if the breast tissue has changed over time.
This is why a careful examination is so important. Two people can have breasts that look “too low,” but one may need implant pocket repair while another may need lifting of the breast tissue. The plan should match the actual cause of the shape concern.
What If You Are Considering Breast Augmentation?
If you are still in the planning stage, learning about malposition can help you understand why implant size, placement, and tissue quality matter. Dr. Bray’s breast enlargement page explains options for augmentation, and the broader breast enhancement section can help you compare related breast procedures. You can also review the breast implant revision gallery for examples of revision outcomes.
Breast Implant Revision in Torrance, CA
If your implants no longer sit where they should or your breast shape has changed over time, revision surgery may help restore better balance. To discuss implant malposition with David Bray, Jr., MD in Torrance, CA, contact us or call 310-326-9400.
