I am 6 months post-op, and my breasts are quite asymmetrical. I got 250cc sub-muscular on breasts that were already asymmetrical so I am not expecting perfect symmetry. At 2 months post-op I felt the left implant (right on photo) move downward and it now feels very natural. This has not happened for the right, however, and it is obviously still sitting much higher. What confuses me is that the bottom of the breast looks lower on the photos. If I massage can this still be corrected?
Answer: Can an implant still "drop" after 6 months? Hello! Thank you for your question! typical at the early stage, it will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. Since still displaced after this time, a surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and bring the implant(s) down. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can an implant still "drop" after 6 months? Hello! Thank you for your question! typical at the early stage, it will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. Since still displaced after this time, a surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and bring the implant(s) down. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can the implants still drop after six months Thank you for the photos. It is a bit hard to comment on the asymmetry as we don't have one pre op. There may have been some asymmetries that we are seeing more clearly now with the implants. You are early in your post operative course. Implants typically start to move downward at one month. It may take 12 months for them finally to get into position. This should also get better with time. Please let your board certified plastic surgeon know your thoughts. Please follow the recommendations that they might give you.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Can the implants still drop after six months Thank you for the photos. It is a bit hard to comment on the asymmetry as we don't have one pre op. There may have been some asymmetries that we are seeing more clearly now with the implants. You are early in your post operative course. Implants typically start to move downward at one month. It may take 12 months for them finally to get into position. This should also get better with time. Please let your board certified plastic surgeon know your thoughts. Please follow the recommendations that they might give you.
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June 10, 2012
Answer: Can an Implant Still "Drop" After 6 Months?
Thanks for the posted one photo. No massaging at 6 months WILL NOT make the implant drop. The result when adding volume/implant to pre operative asymmetry will make the asymmetry appear more than before. This is what has happened in your case. Only further revision surgery will help. Lower the higher fold and increase size/volume.
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Answer: Can an Implant Still "Drop" After 6 Months?
Thanks for the posted one photo. No massaging at 6 months WILL NOT make the implant drop. The result when adding volume/implant to pre operative asymmetry will make the asymmetry appear more than before. This is what has happened in your case. Only further revision surgery will help. Lower the higher fold and increase size/volume.
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June 9, 2012
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question and picture.
Although the majority of breast implant “settling” has already occurred, I have seen breast implants continue to change in position for the first year or so after surgery. Massage might help (can't hurt).
I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to rule out complications such as encapsulation (which may lead to an implant feeling more firm and/or not settling symmetrically).
Best wishes.
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Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question and picture.
Although the majority of breast implant “settling” has already occurred, I have seen breast implants continue to change in position for the first year or so after surgery. Massage might help (can't hurt).
I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to rule out complications such as encapsulation (which may lead to an implant feeling more firm and/or not settling symmetrically).
Best wishes.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Breast implant dropping after 6 months
Generally speaking, the breast will continue to change even after six months. But, how much it will drop is a matter time. It is very common after augmentation, to have one implant higher, firmer and probably more painful than the other. And with time these symptoms and sign tend to settle and the patient fells better and happier. From your pictures, I see good results. Even the asymmetry that you mention is not taking much from the overall shape. You could still massage it if it was firmer than the other side.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Breast implant dropping after 6 months
Generally speaking, the breast will continue to change even after six months. But, how much it will drop is a matter time. It is very common after augmentation, to have one implant higher, firmer and probably more painful than the other. And with time these symptoms and sign tend to settle and the patient fells better and happier. From your pictures, I see good results. Even the asymmetry that you mention is not taking much from the overall shape. You could still massage it if it was firmer than the other side.
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