Will Breasts Look Larger As Breast Implants Drop?

As a general rule, implants will not look bigger after they "settle", BUT, there are several factors in considering how your final breast size will appear. First, the breast lift creates tension in the skin and breast that will eventually "settle" with time and that will be affected by the underlying implant. Second, the implant will "settle", both with respect to the overlying lifted skin and breast envelope, but also due... more

You are very early out of surgery so I would recommend that you do not worry about the size just yet. The breast shape and size does change as the implant drops into the pocket. Many patients have told me that it does look bigger after things have settled. Enjoy your results and allow yourself time to heal before making the decision that you are too small. You can discuss that with your surgeon after 6 months or so when everything is settled.

First let me address what this "dropping" is all about. When an augmentation is done with a very full implant, or the breast initially is small and tight, or when the fold under the breast is firm and tight, the breast and implant need a settling in period to accommodate one another. It can take several weeks after an augmentation procedure for the implant and breast to work in together and produce a 'marriage' between the two. The more we are asking of the natural breast,... more

It is too early to assess the long-term size or shape of your augmented and lifted breasts. As has been recommended by other surgeons answering your question, you must give your surgery time to heal and settle. When you have adjusted to your improved shape and appearance and the discomfort and swelling is resolved, you will have a better idea if you have achieved a pleasing and proportionate result. I always warn patients that the larger the implants after breast lifts, the... more

 It really is hard to see the final results before the swelling resolves and the tissues settle.  This can take several months.  It sounds like you have a nice result.  If you include pictures, we may be able to give you more insight.  Good luck with your recovery.

The mastopexy augmentation operation increases breast volume while decreasing the volume the skin envelope can hold. When doing this operation balancing volume of the implant with maintaining blood supply to the nipple and skin is critical. If you are pleased with the shape and appearance of the breast at 4 days then you will most likely love them in 3 months. The implant position and tension of the skin will change gradually over the next 3-6 months. Allow your body the time to heal and... more

If you have a great result, and are only unhappy with the overall volume, then I would wait a few months to get used to them. If you still want larger breasts, then an exchange can be offered after about 6 months to a year.

As breasts heal or settle/drop after surgery, the shape will change. As swelling subsides and the implants fall into a more natural position, you will get your final size. I tell my patients it takes weeks to monthsand I recommend not going bra shopping for at least 4-6 weeks. Some women will describe what they feel as an increase in size with dropping while others don't. You are very early in your recovery. I would follow your plastic surgeons instructions carefully and with a 450cc... more