How Soon After Surgery Does the Pocket Close Not Allowing an Implant to Drop?

March 12, 2013

I'm currently 5 weeks post op, my doctor does not want me massaging my breasts yet due to the fact that my incisions in my breast crease are still not fully healed. I had a full breast lift / anchor lift with implants. My left breast has dropped and fluffed already however my right is taking much longer. I just don't want to end up with "hard" looking breasts or one that will not drop. How long before the pocket closes? When should I be concerned?

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August 7, 2016

Answer: Breast implants "dropping" during postoperative convalescence may take as long as three months.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 7, 2016

Answer: Breast implants "dropping" during postoperative convalescence may take as long as three months.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 13, 2013

Answer: 5 Weeks after Full Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 13, 2013

Answer: 5 Weeks after Full Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation

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April 29, 2017

Answer: How Soon After Surgery Does the Pocket Close Not Allowing an Implant to Drop?

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March 14, 2013

Answer: Implants and position

March 14, 2013

Answer: Implants and position