8. One of my breast implants is in my armpit, what happened??
This is called implant displacement and the repair depends upon the original implant placement. If your implants were subglandular (over) this happens rarely and your tissue has been dissected away at your ribcage. Your surgeon will suture your tissue together so that your pocket closes on the side and your implant will be in its intended pocket. Be advised you will need to take it easy and wear a good supportive bra with cups so that your implant doesn't get forced back to the side.
If your implant was placed sub-pectorally (under) this was more than likely caused by the contractions of of your pectoral muscle and has forced your implant out of the pocket where your muscle is now trying to return to its former position. Your surgeon will re-dissect your pectoral muscle if needed and resituate the implant back behind it. If your tissue under your armpit has bee dissected by the force of the displaced implant you will need sutures to help re-adhere your skin. Be advised you will need to take it easy and wear a good supportive bra with cups so that your implant doesn't get forced back to the side.
Now, don't be alarmed if your implants fall into your armpit when you are lying down--this is normal. All breasts usually call towards the armpit when the body is in this position.
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