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Breast Lift / Implants 6 Week Post-op - is This Normal Settling?

asked 1 year ago by shaielend in Madera, California
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 2 months post-op, normal, recovery

Thank you for your time. I was just wanting a second opinion. My Dr. said that I am on track and looking good. I know they say give atleast 3 mo for implants to settle and swelling to diminish, but I am thinking that if they setttle too much more I am going to be saggy again. I also have hot spots at the bottom of my bubbies is this normal? I know everyone is different, and I am just wondering.. Also, I was told NO bra that holds you tight, up, or in. so wearing a sports bra I feel like I sag.

2 answers to Breast Lift / Implants 6 Week Post-op - is This Normal Settling?

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Breast Lifting/Augmentation Concerns?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on the photographs, I think your plastic surgeon has done a nice job for you; for this stage, the breast implants appear to be in good position and (from what I can see) the incision lines are healing nicely. You also have good symmetry present. I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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S/p Breast lift...is this normal settling?

All breasts settle to some degree after any breast lift or tightening. Breasts are lifted in relation to the inframammary crease, the fold below the breast. For the most part, this fold is an anatomical structure that can not be lifted. If a patient has a lower crease level, than that limits how much the breast can be lifted. if the nipple is brought up too far above the level of the fold, as the breast settles at the fold, the nipple will look way too high, and there... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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