Breast implants can change over time, shifting, sagging, wrinkling, or causing asymmetry, which may lead to undesirable aesthetic concerns. 

In Brookline, MA, Dr. Jeffery Darrow specializes in breast implant removal and breast revision surgery, providing effective solutions that restore breast comfort, symmetry, and a natural appearance. 

For many patients with significant implant complications, implant removal offers the most reliable and lasting correction.

Why Do Implants Shift or Sag Over Time?

Breast implants are not permanent and can change position or appearance over time due to several factors. Natural aging and gravity cause the skin and breast tissue to lose elasticity, leading to sagging and implants sitting lower than intended. Weight fluctuations also affect breast volume and skin tightness, impacting implant placement. 

Implant malposition may occur if the implant shifts from its original pocket, often due to an oversized pocket, capsular contracture, or muscle movement, resulting in uneven or sagging implants. Thinning breast tissue can make implant edges more visible, causing wrinkling or rippling. Additionally, capsular contracture—a common complication where scar tissue tightens around the implant—can distort shape, cause discomfort, and increase visible rippling.

Concerns That Lead to Removal

While some implant complications are medical, many women seek breast implant removal or breast revision surgery due to purely aesthetic reasons. These can include:

  • Visible Rippling or Wrinkling: The implant’s surface becomes visible through the skin, creating an unnatural, uneven appearance.
  • Implant Malposition/Shifting: The implant has moved too high, too low, or to the side, creating an unnatural contour or breast implant asymmetry.
  • Bottoming Out: The implant has dropped below the inframammary fold (the crease under the breast), causing the breast to look stretched and unnatural.
  • Unsatisfactory Size or Shape: A desire for a smaller, more natural breast size after years with implants.
  • Desire for a More Natural Look: Many women eventually prefer to return to their natural breast shape and size without implants.

What Are Your Options?

When faced with implant complications like shifting, sagging, or wrinkling, effective solutions are available for aesthetic breast correction. Dr. Darrow offers several specialized breast procedures to address these concerns.

You may choose breast implant removal (explantation) to eliminate implants causing discomfort or unsatisfactory appearance. This can be combined with a breast lift to remove excess skin and reshape the natural breast tissue, enhancing firmness and contour after implant removal.

Alternatively, if you wish to maintain or adjust breast volume while correcting implant position or appearance, breast augmentation or breast augmentation with lift may be appropriate. Revision surgery can replace implants with new ones tailored to your desired size and shape, often combined with a lift to address sagging and achieve improved symmetry.

Dr. Darrow’s Expertise

Choosing the right surgeon for breast revision surgery or breast implant removal is paramount, especially when addressing complex implant complications. Dr. Jeffery Darrow is a highly experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon in Brookline, MA, renowned for his expertise in all facets of cosmetic breast surgery, including intricate revision cases.

As a breast revision expert, he understands the nuances of implant malposition, breast implant asymmetry fix, and the delicate art of restoring natural breast aesthetics. His approach is meticulous and patient-focused, ensuring you receive a tailored treatment plan that prioritizes your safety, comfort, and desired outcome. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve beautiful, lasting results.

Restore Your Breast Shape

If you’re experiencing discomfort or dissatisfaction due to implant shifting or sagging, wrinkling, or other breast implant complications, know that solutions are available. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Darrow and explore your options for breast implant removal or revision surgery in Brookline, MA.