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Implants So High, is This Nomal? Only 6 Days Post Op? (photo)

I know its early and they still need to settle. But they are extremly high and tight. I did go from a 32a to 450hp silicones. Also there is a huge indent in the middle of my breasts, i think this is fron my peck muscles and they will stretch,i hope??!!!! I am pretty muscular yet small. Hmm help. Reasurance pls:(

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14 Doctor Answers | Asked by cridderlove in utah

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Breast Implants High after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although online consultants may wish to provide you with “reassurance”, the most meaningful reassurance will come from your plastic surgeon who knows exactly what was done. Generally speaking, breast implants may “ride high” for a period of weeks to months after the procedure was performed. I have found that much of this phenomenon depends on the “strength” of the pectoralis major muscle and the size of the breast implant used... more

High Implants at 6 Days Following Breast Augmentation

Implants riding high are the norm 6 days after submuscular breast augmentation. While it is possible that the implants will drop significantly in the postoperative period, your plastic surgeon will know how they will look before you do. If the surgery was performed with general anesthesia and you were totally relaxed, the plastic surgeon was able to see how the final result will be after muscle relaxation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA more

6 days high implants are normal

Hi, thanks for the post. But this is a common thing we see at only 6 days. Give it time. Your skin soft tissues and muscle are stretched tight right now. It will take time, but your implants will drop and look more natural. Most patients who look like this, will take 3 months to drop and relax. hope that helps.

Early postop breast augmentation

Since it's only 6 days postop, it's normal to have swelling especially at upper portion of your chestwall. The bulging at upper part of your chest is not the implant. It's swelling of your chest muscles. The swelling will subside over time. The muscle will stretch and relax over time. Wait at least 3 months before determining if your breast implants are sitting too high. You should follow up with your plastic surgeon regularly to monitor the healing process. I often will recommend use of... more

Because of swelling implants may appear to be too high in the first few weeks after surgery.

The photograph demonstrates breast implants that appear to the placed quite high under the breasts. This is because the swelling within the tissues around the implant artificially supports the volume the same way a push-up bra would. Give it time.

Implants high at 6 days postop. Is it normal?

Thank you for the question and photos. Implant selection is based on your anatomy, chest wall dimensions, breast tissue tightness (previous pregnancy?) and breast tissue volume. It seems that large implants were squeezed into small submuscular pockets. They might come down over time. I would advise for you to wear a breast band superior to the implants and also ask your surgeon to inject the muscle with Botox to help relax them. Good luck.

Don't worry

Hello. At only six days post op you have no reason to worry. Your tissues are very tight right now but with time the implants will drop and your breasts will soften. It can take up to six months for this process to be completed so just give it time. Jaime Perez, MD Breast Augmentation Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

High Swollen Implants 6 Days Post Op

I wouldn't worry too much at 6 days post-op. It's normal to experience swelling and for your implants to be riding high this early in your recovery. Everyone is heals at different rates but typically it can take up to 3 months for them to settle and soften and they can continue to change up to 6 months. From your photo, you could have a hematoma on your left breast so make sure to follow up soon with your surgeon and let him/her know about your concern. Also ask if... more

High implants or Swelling?

Thank you for your question and photos. Since you are only 6 days postop, it's normal to have swelling especially at upper portion of your breast. The bulging at upper part of your breast can be due to normal swelling, fluid or blood in the implant pocket, or implants that are placed too high. If it is swelling, it will subside over time. If there is fluid or blood around the implant, this will resolve more slowly over time. It is difficult to tell by looking at your picture, but... more

Breast implants do not drop, unfortunately.

Hi. 1) As you can see, there are a lot of opinions. I can only tell you about what I have seen over twenty years. It is a myth that breast implants are supposed to "drop". They are supposed to look just right on the operating table, BEFORE the operation is finished. If they look too high, I lower them. It is just a matter of checking. 2) I know this is the last thing you want to hear, and I am sorry, but you will definitely need a revision... more

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Bkboobs 1 Mar 2013

I"m looking like this now still after 10 days.. I was wondering how is your results and if you can post up pics.

cridderlove 4 Mar 2013

Im dropping slowly but surely, i think most of that was swelling, my muscles are still tight and my tissues, im not sure how to post pictures. Im 5 weeks out, im getting more hopeful there still wierd but i think we shouldnt worry and atleast give it 3 months, it sux but it takes time. My ps also told me 3 months before they start to look normal. Have u checked out the website justbreastimplants.com tons of ladies on ther some take up to 9 months to look good, so try not to worry:) ill try to post some pics:)

cridderlove 9 Feb 2013

Did any of ypu ladys look like this? Pls tell me how it went for you? Im not stretching, i never knew this could evev happen?? !! 32a to a 450hp silicone

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