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6 Weeks Post-Op Breast Implants, Will my Left Breast Drop on Its Own? (Photo)

asked 9 months ago by clare 17 in devon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 6 weeks post-op, drop, uneven

Im 6 weeks post op from a breast enlargement and my left breast is not dropping and a different shape . I notied 3 hours after the op that it was different eg alot more swollen and painfull but my surgeon didnt seen worried . im wondering if it will ever drop noe as i thought it would have by now

5 answers to 6 Weeks Post-Op Breast Implants, Will my Left Breast Drop on Its Own? (Photo)

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Breast Asymmetry?

Thank you for the question and picture. Yes, I have seen implants “drop” for up to 12 months (or more) after breast augmentation surgery. I asked my patients to “pull up on the skin and push down on the implant” on the side that is slower to settle. Although it is controversial I think that implant massage and displacement exercises are helpful in keeping the breasts soft in general. Continue to follow up your plastic... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation healing and implant position

Implants can change position over 2-3 month . they can drop enough or too far. massage, straps, bras are all helpful in obtaining good position and healing
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Asymmetry and Whether Further Implant Settling Will Occur

An apparent highly positioned breast implant may eventually drop and I would not rule it out until three months after surgery. At six weeks, however, it is not likely to change but I would still give it the full three months after surgery to be sure. I would also go back and check with your surgeon and review your before surgery pictures. The result may be a reflection of some pre-existing asymmetry which could factor in as to how a revision is done if you do not have any further implant... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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6 Weeks Post-Op Breast Implants, Will my Left Breast Drop on Its Own? (Photo)

At 6 weeks based upon your so kindly posted photo I doubt it will "drop". But over the internet and not seeing before photos limits our advise. Seek in person second opinions.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Answer to RealSelf.com Breast asymmetry question

Clare- At 6 weeks after breast augmentation it is too early to say whether or not your higher breast will "drop" to an acceptable degree. You can expect some changes to occur for at least 4 months after surgery, sometimes longer. It would also be helpful to see what your breasts looked like before surgery. Many patients do not appreciate asymmetry before surgery, only afterward. If one breasts was somewhat higher than the other before surgery, it still... more
Eric T. Emerson, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

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