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.
From your photos and description, what you need to achieve your goals is a lift with or without an implant. I don't think an implant alone will help you get to your ideal outcome, and what you want can only be produced through a breast lift. Implants will likely worsen this over time. If you are...
It would be interesting to see your pre op photos. In some situations the distance between your nipple and your inframammary fold is short relative to the size of implant. In these cases we like to score or make a series of incisions on the inside of the breast to allow the...