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Will my Breast Implants Drop?

I had my Breast surgery 18/02/11 and I was a B cup, I am 5'0 108lbs I got 300 cc smooth round moderate plus silicone implants. I'm still very sore and swollen. My question is when they heal more and soften up will they drop? I like the way look being perky and not slumping down. Also what size would I be now? Im stuck trying to figure it out.

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18 Doctor Answers | Asked by Vancouver3876 in Winnipeg,mb

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Questions for the doctor after breast augmentation

I'd hate to find out a patient of mine was asking your questions on line 2 days postop. It would mean that I wasn't doing a good job educating them or supporting them in their recovery. If you trusted your doctor to operate on you, you should trust them to answer these questions for you.

Implants will "drop" sooner or later, but degree of drop depends on many factors

Breasts with or without implants will drop or sag with time due to the constant effects of gravity. Other factors also contributes to the degree of drop such as whether the implants were placed above or below the muscle, the degree of skin laxity or tone you have to begin with, and even the type of bra that you wear. Since you just had your operation, it will take several weeks for the swelling and soreness to settle down and the breasts to soften and yes, they will lose... more

Implants dropping

It is way too early to be concerned about final size and position. Your tissues will stretch out a little, the swelling will resolved and your implants will likely settle over the next weeks to months. I don't "pass judgement" intil 2 - 3 months after surgery. Be sure to bring up your concerns with your surgeon. He/she should be able to offer you some reassurance. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.

Postoperative concerns

It's now more than a week after your surgery and there are several good answers to your concerns including that your surgeon should have prepared you for the postoperative issues and should be responsive to your questions. It is also true that a good surgeon doesn't just do an operation but is there for the recovery and followup. Such a surgeon should obviate the need for asking questions online. The way to understand any surgery involved with an implant is that the... more

Breast implants will take time to "drop"

Generally speaking it takes about three months for breast implants to "settle" or "drop" after breast augmentation surgery. Especially when they are placed under the pectoral muscle. The implants will appear high and round at first but as your chest muscles adapt to the implant, they will take on a more natural look. This can take anywhere from one to four months. Early massaging can help expedite the process. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno... more

High implants

Implants can take weeks to settle down and if the pocket is done right and the muscle released adequately then the implants will drop, you are still too early postop and without pictures its tough to tell.

Breast Implants

During the first six weeks, the shape, firmness, and location of implants will gradually change. Swelling may persist up to 3 months. It is likely you will still remain perky, but the implants are likely to drop somewhat. Photos would be helpful for a more detailed answer.

Yes, of course

Vancouver, Of course your implants will "drop". Gravity is constant. You can determine your size by trying on bras after your swelling has resolved, which will be at least 6 weeks. Your surgeon or his/her office staff can answer all of these questions for you. see video

Breast Implant Recovery

You are immediately post op, so you likely have swelling from the surgery. The implants will soften and settle slightly. However, everyone is different. Without before and after pictures, it is impossible to give you more specific advice. Good Luck.

Will my Breast Implants Drop?

Dear Vancouver3876: The immediate answer is that "yes, your breast implants should drop". The underlying issue is how much more settling (dropping) you will get, and how symmetrical your breasts will be. From your question it appears you are not that far out from the placement of your breast implants. In my practice I like to see the majority of the settling to occur over the first 6 to... more

Breast implants will settle after augmentation

There is frequent reference about breast implants dropping after breast augmentation. If the implant pocket has been made correctly the implant will settle in and meld with the breast. The skin envelop in the lower half of the breast relaxes and conforms with the implant. Your implants will 'drop' after the first several weeks, and improve even after a year. The upper scoop will stay away as well because of the round form of the implant. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd... more

Will my Breast Implants Drop?

I'm "stuck on" answering your questions without a posted photo! Seek your chosen surgeon for his advise, as he did the surgery.

Will breast implants settle after augmentation?

It sounds that you had your surgery 2 days ago. Your expectations and postop course should've been discussed with you by your plastic surgeon even before your operation. If this was not the case, I see why you would be worried. I assume that your implants were placed submuscularly. It takes 6 weeks to 3-4 months before they settle into the right position. But, even now they should not seem to be too high. I have my patients wear a breast band that keeps the implants down at the... more

Do not worry

It is too early and you should worry about it at this time. Please give it time to heal and it may take 3 months to see the final result and till then discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Implants take time to drop after breast augmentation

You are only a few days out from your surgery and everything you describe is normal for this time period. Implants always "look high" after breast augmentation that is done under the muscle. This takes time to go away and each plastic surgeon has a specific protocol of "massage exercises" that you will do to help facilitate the implants dropping into place. It usually takes up to 6 weeks for them to settle to the final position; however, there are a few... more

It takes many weeks to see your result after breast augmentation

Breasts change very much in the first days, weeks, and months after breast augmentation. This must be understood by the lady having this procedure done. It will take at least 6 weeks if not 3 months to have a good idea what size you will be. I would speak to your surgeon in detail about your size. Please see the attached link which shows some photos of a lady recovering after breast enhancement.

Post-op augmentation

There are no photos and I have not examined you, but commonly implants do fdrop within a few weeks to months. You ares only a few days out, give it time.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will my Breast Implants Drop?

Yes, your implants will likely drop. You still have 10-15% edema (selling ) at this point, on average. Breast exercises may helpt ot drop the implants or supportive bras to restrict movement of the implants may allow them to remain higher for now.