{"id":673,"date":"2026-08-20T17:06:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/glossar\/implantatverschiebung\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:48:08","slug":"implant-displacement","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/glossar\/implantatverschiebung\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of implant displacement: definition, types and risk factors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-apricot-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Causes of implant displacement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implant displacement occurs when a breast implant moves away from its originally intended position within the tissue. The most common causes are an implant pocket that is too wide, insufficient connective tissue and mechanical strain during the healing phase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#implantatverschiebung-ursachen-erklart-hintergrunde-und-details\">Causes of implant displacement explained: Background and details<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wie-entsteht-eine-implantatverschiebung\">How does implant displacement occur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#praxis-beispiele\">Practical examples<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#haufige-fehler-und-best-practices\">Common mistakes and best practices<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#haufig-gestellte-fragen-zu-implantatverschiebung-ursachen\">Frequently asked questions about the causes of implant displacement<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quellen-weiterfuhrende-links\">Sources &amp; Further Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or advice. If you are unsure, or if you require a personalised treatment plan, it is essential that you consult a qualified specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"implantatverschiebung-ursachen-erklart-hintergrunde-und-details\">Causes of implant displacement explained: Background and details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One <strong>Implant displacement<\/strong> occurs when a breast implant moves out of the position within the tissue intended by the surgeon following a surgical procedure. The implant is not firmly anchored, but lies within a so-called implant pocket \u2013 a specially created pocket of tissue that determines the implant\u2019s position and stability. As soon as this pocket becomes too large or the surrounding tissue provides insufficient support, the implant may slip out of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medically, a distinction is made between three main forms: In the case of <em>Bottoming out<\/em> the implant slips downwards, in the case of the <em>Rotation<\/em> it rotates inside the bag, and when the <em>lateral dislocation<\/em> it moves sideways. Each type has characteristic external features, ranging from an asymmetrical breast shape to a feeling of tightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implant displacement is not a medical emergency, but it does require assessment by a specialist. If left untreated, aesthetic changes may become permanent or worsen. Important to note: Not every change in appearance following breast augmentation automatically indicates that an implant has slipped. Swelling in the first few weeks after the procedure is normal and is not a reliable sign of an implant having slipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-apricot-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The implant moves out of the tissue pocket originally created<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three forms: bottoming out, rotation, lateral dislocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The causes lie in the technique, the tissue, the size or post-operative behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not an emergency, but a consultation with a specialist is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wie-entsteht-eine-implantatverschiebung\">How does implant displacement occur?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The causes of implant displacement can be divided into three categories: surgical and technical factors, patient-related factors and implant-related factors. The following table provides a structured overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Cause<\/th><th>Explanation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Surgical<\/td><td>Implant pocket too large<\/td><td>If the pocket is made larger than the implant, the implant will have too much room to move.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surgical<\/td><td>Incorrect implant size<\/td><td>Implants that do not match a person\u2019s individual body proportions place greater strain on the tissue.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patient-related<\/td><td>Weak connective tissue<\/td><td>This occurs particularly frequently in cases of \u2018bottoming out\u2019; the tissue gives way under the weight of the implant.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patient-related<\/td><td>Physical exertion too early<\/td><td>Exercise or heavy lifting during the recovery period significantly increases the risk of displacement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patient-related<\/td><td>Smoking \/ Diabetes<\/td><td>Both factors slow down wound healing and weaken tissue stability.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implant-related<\/td><td>Implant shape (teardrop-shaped)<\/td><td>Anatomical implants show rotation more clearly from an aesthetic point of view than round implants.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implant-related<\/td><td>Smooth surface<\/td><td>Smooth implants adhere less to the tissue than textured ones, which promotes rotation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of displacement is often gradual. In the first few weeks after the operation, the implant pocket is still soft and malleable. If the tissue is subjected to excessive mechanical stress during this phase, or if the pocket is too wide from the outset, the implant begins to shift position gradually, though this is often only noticeable after several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"praxis-beispiele\">Practical examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience shows that \u2018bottoming out\u2019 occurs more frequently in patients who have opted for very large implants (from a volume of approximately 400 ml) and who also have a naturally thin skin and connective tissue structure. In such cases, the tissue yields to the sustained weight of the implant over a period of months; the inframammary fold shifts measurably downwards, and the distance between the nipple and the inframammary fold increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of the rotation problem, clinical experience shows a clear correlation with pocket geometry: if an anatomical (teardrop-shaped) implant is inserted into a pocket that is too wide, even a rotation of 90 degrees can cause the breast to appear distorted from the side. With a 180-degree rotation, the breast appears to be upside down. Round implants, on the other hand, do not exhibit this aesthetic change when rotated, as their shape remains identical in any orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to information from plastic surgery practices, clinically significant implant displacement following breast augmentation is most commonly observed within a period of up to 36 months after the procedure; for this reason, follow-up cost insurance with a 3-year term is recommended for breast implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haufige-fehler-und-best-practices\">Common mistakes and best practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common mistakes that increase the risk of implant displacement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-step-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical activity at too early an age<\/strong> Many female patients underestimate the importance of the recovery period. Sport and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least 6 weeks after the procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poor sleeping habits<\/strong> Sleeping on your side or stomach during the first few weeks may affect the position of the implant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed follow-up appointments<\/strong> Anyone who misses their check-ups will only notice the onset of a change once it has already progressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implant size not in proportion to body size<\/strong> Implants that are significantly too large for the existing breast tissue significantly increase the risk of bottoming out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No bra support during the healing phase<\/strong> Medical support bras stabilise the implant during the healing phase and reduce the risk of displacement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-anchor-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note on financial security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite careful planning and proper aftercare, implant displacement cannot be completely ruled out. Corrections are medically necessary procedures which are not usually covered by statutory health insurance. A <a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/after-care-insurance\/\">Consequential Costs Insurance<\/a> covers precisely these kinds of complications, including implant displacement and the resulting asymmetries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haufig-gestellte-fragen-zu-implantatverschiebung-ursachen\">Frequently asked questions about the causes of implant displacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can a breast implant shift out of place after it has been inserted?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast implants are placed within a tissue pocket and are not firmly anchored. Consequently, an implant can, in principle, shift out of position, particularly if the implant pocket has been created too large, the connective tissue is weak, or the implant is subjected to mechanical stress too early during the healing phase. The risk is highest in the first 12\u201336 months following the procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How can I tell if an implant has shifted?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical signs include visible asymmetry of the breast, a change in the position of the nipples, an unnatural-looking shape or a feeling of tightness in the breast area. If teardrop-shaped implants rotate, the breast may appear distorted at the sides or look \u201eupside down\u201c. Any noticeable change in shape should be investigated by a specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Does the health insurance cover the cost of corrective surgery in the event of implant displacement?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statutory health insurance funds only cover the costs of breast implant revisions in very limited exceptional cases, such as where there is evidence of damage to health. Revisions carried out for aesthetic reasons are generally not reimbursed. Privately funded revision surgery can cost several thousand euros. A <a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/after-care-insurance\/\">Consequential Costs Insurance<\/a> steps in here and covers the costs of medically necessary follow-up treatment and corrective procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How long after the operation might an implant become displaced?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implant displacement can occur both shortly after the procedure (within the first few weeks) and months or years later. In the case of capsular contracture, a common associated complication, displacement or deformation typically develops within 1\u20133 years of the procedure. Experts therefore recommend that insurance cover for breast implants should be for a minimum of 3 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can implant displacement be corrected without surgery?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Once breast implants have shifted, they do not return to their original position on their own. Correction requires a further surgical procedure, during which the implant pocket is adjusted and the implant is repositioned or replaced. Conservative measures such as massage or special bras can slow down the progression, but cannot rectify an existing displacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<svg aria-label=\"Die drei Formen der Implantatverschiebung: Bottoming out, Rotation und laterale Dislokation\" role=\"img\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:4px;\" viewbox=\"0 0 800 420\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<title>An overview of the three types of implant displacement<\/title>\n<desc>Infographic showing three types of implant displacement side by side: bottoming out (downwards), rotation (turning) and lateral dislocation (sideways).<\/desc>\n<rect fill=\"#f9fafb\" height=\"420\" rx=\"4\" width=\"800\"><\/rect>\n<text fill=\"#333333\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"18\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"400\" y=\"40\">The three types of implant displacement<\/text>\n<line stroke=\"#EEEEEE\" stroke-width=\"1\" x1=\"267\" x2=\"267\" y1=\"65\" y2=\"390\"><\/line>\n<line stroke=\"#EEEEEE\" stroke-width=\"1\" x1=\"534\" x2=\"534\" y1=\"65\" y2=\"390\"><\/line>\n<rect fill=\"#FFFFFF\" height=\"344\" rx=\"4\" stroke=\"#EEEEEE\" stroke-width=\"1\" width=\"238\" x=\"16\" y=\"62\"><\/rect>\n<circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"90\" fill=\"#F14D97\" r=\"18\"><\/circle>\n<text fill=\"#FFFFFF\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"52\" y=\"95\">1<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#333333\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"14\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"135\" y=\"88\">Bottoming out<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#888888\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"135\" y=\"104\">Shift downwards<\/text>\n<path d=\"M55 150 Q80 120 125 135 Q155 145 175 150 Q195 155 205 175 L205 270 L55 270 Z\" fill=\"#f0e8f5\" stroke=\"#CCCCCC\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path>\n<line stroke=\"#AAAAAA\" stroke-dasharray=\"4,3\" stroke-width=\"1\" x1=\"55\" x2=\"205\" y1=\"235\" y2=\"235\"><\/line>\n<text fill=\"#AAAAAA\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"9\" x=\"220\" y=\"238\">Normal<\/text>\n<ellipse cx=\"130\" cy=\"245\" fill=\"#F14D97\" opacity=\"0.25\" rx=\"55\" ry=\"42\" stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/ellipse>\n<ellipse cx=\"130\" cy=\"245\" fill=\"none\" rx=\"55\" ry=\"42\" stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/ellipse>\n<line marker-end=\"url(#arrow-down-1)\" stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"2\" x1=\"130\" x2=\"130\" y1=\"195\" y2=\"218\"><\/line>\n<defs>\n<marker id=\"arrow-down-1\" markerheight=\"8\" markerwidth=\"8\" orient=\"auto\" refx=\"4\" refy=\"4\">\n<path d=\"M0,0 L8,4 L0,8 Z\" fill=\"#F14D97\"><\/path>\n<\/marker>\n<\/defs>\n<line stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" x1=\"55\" x2=\"205\" y1=\"270\" y2=\"270\"><\/line>\n<text fill=\"#F14D97\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"9\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"115\" y=\"285\">Crease has shifted<\/text>\n<foreignobject height=\"100\" width=\"218\" x=\"26\" y=\"298\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#555555; line-height:1.55; padding: 0 4px;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\">The implant is migrating caudally out of the pocket. The inframammary fold is shifting downwards, and the nipple appears too high.<\/div>\n<\/foreignobject>\n<rect fill=\"#fff0f6\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" width=\"218\" x=\"26\" y=\"370\"><\/rect>\n<text fill=\"#F14D97\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"135\" y=\"387\">Cause: weak connective tissue<\/text>\n<rect fill=\"#FFFFFF\" height=\"344\" rx=\"4\" stroke=\"#EEEEEE\" stroke-width=\"1\" width=\"238\" x=\"283\" y=\"62\"><\/rect>\n<circle cx=\"319\" cy=\"90\" fill=\"#7A00DF\" r=\"18\"><\/circle>\n<text fill=\"#FFFFFF\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"319\" y=\"95\">2<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#333333\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"14\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"402\" y=\"88\">Rotation<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#888888\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"402\" y=\"104\">A twist in the bag<\/text>\n<path d=\"M322 150 Q347 120 392 135 Q422 145 442 150 Q462 155 472 175 L472 270 L322 270 Z\" fill=\"#f0e8f5\" stroke=\"#CCCCCC\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path>\n<ellipse cx=\"397\" cy=\"210\" fill=\"none\" rx=\"42\" ry=\"55\" stroke=\"#AAAAAA\" stroke-dasharray=\"4,3\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" transform=\"rotate(-15, 397, 210)\"><\/ellipse>\n<circle cx=\"397\" cy=\"160\" fill=\"none\" r=\"5\" stroke=\"#AAAAAA\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,2\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\n<ellipse cx=\"397\" cy=\"215\" fill=\"#7A00DF\" opacity=\"0.18\" rx=\"42\" ry=\"55\" stroke=\"#7A00DF\" stroke-width=\"2\" transform=\"rotate(55, 397, 215)\"><\/ellipse>\n<ellipse cx=\"397\" cy=\"215\" fill=\"none\" rx=\"42\" ry=\"55\" stroke=\"#7A00DF\" stroke-width=\"2\" transform=\"rotate(55, 397, 215)\"><\/ellipse>\n<circle cx=\"440\" cy=\"195\" fill=\"#7A00DF\" opacity=\"0.6\" r=\"5\"><\/circle>\n<path d=\"M397 155 A62 62 0 0 1 450 190\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#7A00DF\" stroke-dasharray=\"5,3\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/path>\n<polygon fill=\"#7A00DF\" points=\"450,190 458,183 456,195\"><\/polygon>\n<foreignobject height=\"100\" width=\"218\" x=\"293\" y=\"298\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#555555; line-height:1.55; padding: 0 4px;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\">This is particularly noticeable with teardrop-shaped implants. An implant pocket that is too large allows the implant to rotate within the tissue.<\/div>\n<\/foreignobject>\n<rect fill=\"#f3e8ff\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" width=\"218\" x=\"293\" y=\"370\"><\/rect>\n<text fill=\"#7A00DF\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"402\" y=\"387\">Cause: implant pocket too large<\/text>\n<rect fill=\"#FFFFFF\" height=\"344\" rx=\"4\" stroke=\"#EEEEEE\" stroke-width=\"1\" width=\"234\" x=\"550\" y=\"62\"><\/rect>\n<circle cx=\"585\" cy=\"90\" fill=\"#F14D97\" r=\"18\"><\/circle>\n<text fill=\"#FFFFFF\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"585\" y=\"95\">3<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#333333\" font-family=\"Roboto Slab, Georgia, serif\" font-size=\"14\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"667\" y=\"88\">Lateral dislocation<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#888888\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"667\" y=\"104\">Shift to the side<\/text>\n<path d=\"M560 150 Q585 120 630 135 Q660 145 680 150 Q700 155 710 175 L710 270 L560 270 Z\" fill=\"#f0e8f5\" stroke=\"#CCCCCC\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path>\n<line stroke=\"#AAAAAA\" stroke-dasharray=\"4,3\" stroke-width=\"1\" x1=\"635\" x2=\"635\" y1=\"130\" y2=\"275\"><\/line>\n<ellipse cx=\"630\" cy=\"210\" fill=\"none\" rx=\"50\" ry=\"45\" stroke=\"#AAAAAA\" stroke-dasharray=\"4,3\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/ellipse>\n<ellipse cx=\"667\" cy=\"212\" fill=\"#F14D97\" opacity=\"0.2\" rx=\"50\" ry=\"45\" stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/ellipse>\n<ellipse cx=\"667\" cy=\"212\" fill=\"none\" rx=\"50\" ry=\"45\" stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/ellipse>\n<line stroke=\"#F14D97\" stroke-width=\"2\" x1=\"632\" x2=\"653\" y1=\"212\" y2=\"212\"><\/line>\n<polygon fill=\"#F14D97\" points=\"653,208 661,212 653,216\"><\/polygon>\n<foreignobject height=\"100\" width=\"214\" x=\"560\" y=\"298\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#555555; line-height:1.55; padding: 0 4px;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\">The implant shifts to one side, often into a lateral position. This is clearly visible from an aesthetic point of view due to the resulting asymmetry.<\/div>\n<\/foreignobject>\n<rect fill=\"#fff0f6\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" width=\"214\" x=\"560\" y=\"370\"><\/rect>\n<text fill=\"#F14D97\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" font-weight=\"600\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"667\" y=\"387\">Cause: inadequate aftercare<\/text>\n<text fill=\"#AAAAAA\" font-family=\"Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"10\" text-anchor=\"middle\" x=\"400\" y=\"412\">As at July 2026 | 4beauty.com<\/text>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The three clinical forms of implant displacement: bottoming out, rotation and lateral dislocation, along with their respective main causes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quellen-weiterfuhrende-links\">Sources &amp; Further Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaepc.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery (DG\u00c4PC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Association of German Surgeons (BDC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfarm.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices (BfArM)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Implant displacement occurs when a breast implant moves out of its intended position \u2013 for example, due to an implant pocket that is too wide or weak connective tissue.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-673","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}