Definition:
Bottoming out is the non-technical name for when a breast implant drops over time into a position that is too low compared to the breast/nipple position. The result is cosmetically undesirable.
Correction of this condition via breast revision surgery usually involves closing off the lower portion of the pocket (the space inside the breast where the implant resides) with internal sutures. This approach works best when implants remain out of the body for a period of time after surgery and are then reinserted after approximately 12 weeks (or more), allowing the body time to heal. If the implants are replaced too soon following the corrective procedure, the effects of gravity and pressure of daily activities may cause the problem to recur.
