Breasts Too High After Augmentation

I think this an interesting case to receive follow-up on. The native inframammary fold appears high with a short and (at least mildly) tight inferior pole. The markings on the chest wall suggest that the inferior pocket was created for proper implant positioning. Certainly at 3 weeks post-op it is common to have implants positioned high since they have not had enough time to settle into place. If smooth surface implants were placed, there is certainly a good chance that these implants would... more

SEE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING "MORE": Yes, massage of texutred implants is controversial. However, others beleive that the Mentor texturing may be different from the Allergan in that less tissue adherence occurs. I generally encourage my paitents to perform breast implant displacement exercises and you should discuss this with your surgeon. My recommended regimen is below see video

I agree, your implants are too high on your chest wall. Having said that, I would be patient, the implants will "drop" or settle into place over time. I would wait at least 3 months and 6 months would be better. If the implants are still too high, than you will need to have them repositioned into a lower position. It appears to me that you have a "high crease", the distance between your nipple and the inframammary crease is too short. The... more

Yes, the breasts look high but it is normal from them to begin high and then gradually settle. You are very early in the healing process so be patient and follow your plastic surgeon's instructions.

The care for breast augmentation patients is quite simple. One can either wear a sports bra or no bra. I have patients do upper arm exercises on the same day . Patients can shower within 24 hours. They can resume most of their activities in 7 – 10 days except for strenuous activities where their heart rate is above 100. Implants may be slightly higher in the initial phase for several weeks, but they will come down if the pocket has been properly dissected . Generally breast massages... more

You are early in the recovery process from your breast augmentation surgery. Your implants will continue to drop for up to 2-3 months. The muscle can pull the implants higher after surgery and if this occurs, they will take longer to settle and drop. In our Jacksonville breast augmentation practice, we use a top strap with help prevent the implants from riding up in the early stages and, therefore, minimize the time it takes for patients to see their final result.

Your breasts will continue to drop after your augmentation. Massaging is something I highly recommend for patients. On most occasions I require patients to wear a strap that aids in the dropping of the implants into place. Since you are only three weeks out I would not begin to worry just yet. You can be swollen for up to a year in some cases. Good Luck!

Hello, Breast implants take some time to settle after surgery, but do so to a variable extent. I did not see pre-operative images in your assortment, so I can't tell you much more. Textured implants supposedly do not require massage but this is controversial and I don't use textured implants for other reasons. I would follow your surgeon's advice on these things. You should still be seeing him or her for post-operative care. Ask.

You are right that in general massage of textured implants is not recommended although I have met a few plastic surgeons who have their patients do this. You are very early in your recovery by the dates on your photos but if after 3-6 months of healing, they have not dropped, you may want to consider a revision to lower them. Discuss this concern with your plastic surgeon to develope a plan. Dr Edwards