Fold Malposition
Fold malposition is a condition in which the fold below the breast (the inframammary fold) or the fold on the side of the breast (the lateral fold) has moved, allowing implant migration that may require a breast implant "redo" (revision) to revise overall appearance. The form and defining borders of the breasts are affected by natural folds which should provide gentle curvatures under and on both sides of the breasts. These folds give the breasts definition and help maintain the shape and position of the breasts.
During the process of breast augmentation, a pocket is carefully created under the breast tissue to contain the breast implant and assist in holding the implant in the desired position. Breast folds act as important markers for the surgeon when creating the implant pocket, assisting with desired implant placement, and obtaining aesthetically pleasing results.
Over time, one or both breast pockets can be compromised. This may be due to either the loss of skin elasticity or a breakdown of pocket boundaries, affecting either the inframammary fold, lateral fold, or both. Should this occur, the location of the implant may drift to the outside of the chest or appear to have dropped and will no longer be in the original desired position.
Dr. Baxter has not been compensated for this testimonial but does serve as a paid consultant for LifeCell. The comments made by Dr. Baxter in this video reflect his own clinical experience with Strattice™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix.
Breast Implant Revision
Revision breast surgery is often recommended to minimize fold malposition and improve the appearance of the breasts. Your surgeon may recommend the use of Strattice™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix (TM) during your revision breast surgery. After readjustment of the implant pocket and reestablishing the inframammary and lateral folds, strips of Strattice™ TM can be used along the newly created folds to provide the extra support needed to maintain the breast implant in the desired position, redefine breast shape, and achieve breast symmetry.
If your surgery lowered the fold too much, or has resulted in an implant that has migrated away from the center of the breast, request more information about breast revision surgery using Strattice™ TM.
