Bottomed out breast

Dr. Doctor,
I had Breast Augmentation surgery 6 month ago. My recovery was easy and without complication. A few weeks ago I noticed that the skin around the crease stretched and the implant dropped into it. I researched online and looked at bottomed out pictures and that is what my right breast looks like. My nipple is high, I have almost no upper fullness and my scar is visible. My next check up with my Plastic Surgeon is in 6 month. How can this be fixed and how soon can I have it fixed? Do I need to see a PS that specializes in correcting bottoming out? Will the same implant be used or do I need new implants? Do I have to pay the same amount that was charged for the BA surgery? Thank you so much for taking the time and reading my post.

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

Bottoming out can be corrected.  The exact technique and details of the procedure will vary from surgeon to surgeon based on their experience.  Most surgeons performing breast augmentation are capable of correcting the problem.  It usually is not necessary to change implants.  Cost will vary from surgeon to surgeon and needs to be addressed when you next see your surgeon.  This is no emergency, but you certainly should see your surgeon before your next scheduled six month visit.