How Long Does It Take for Implants to "Settle" into the Correct Position?

I had silicone, under the muscle breast implants (325cc) and lift 9 weeks ago. The implant on the right has settled down and that side looks great and very natural. The left implant is still very high making my chest look very abnormal and asymmetrical. I cannot wear a bathing suit because the asymmetry is so obvious. I am aggressively massaging the implant down but it just pops right up. Is it likely that I will need a revision? How long should I wait before having this fixed?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by 9349anon in Florida

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I usually wait 9 months before recommending a revision but it appears that your muscle will need to be completely released according to your desciption.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant position

Nine weeks post-operative from a breast augmentation is not enough time to allow for the implant to settle. GIve it some more time.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants Settling?

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

Implants "settle"

It can take several months before your breasts settling completely. Also, your breast can heal at different rates so while you are satisfied with the one, the other should catch up providing there are no other issues such as capsular contracture. Gravity always wins. The other factor to consider is the degree of asymmetry before the augmentation. This could affect your results as well. Gently massaging your breast may help. Sometimes strapping the breasts down helps them settle as... more