bottoming out

Full Definition

Bottoming out is a complication of breast augmentation where the implant descends below the natural inframammary fold, creating an unnatural appearance with the nipple positioned too high on the breast mound. This can occur due to inadequate surgical technique, implant weight, poor tissue quality, or trauma. The condition often requires surgical correction through internal suturing to recreate the inframammary fold and reposition the implant. Prevention involves proper surgical technique and appropriate implant selection.

Usage

Usage note: Specific complication term not to be confused with general implant movement.

In Context

• "The patient developed bottoming out of the right implant six months post-surgery." — Complication documentation
• "Bottoming out was corrected through inframammary fold reconstruction." — Revision surgery report