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How Long Does It Take for Pectoral Muscle to Loosen After Breast Implants?

asked 2 years ago by jersey girl 22 in New Jersey
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 5,113 times
Tags: 350-399cc, DD cup

I am four weeks post-op benilli lift and with augmentation (390cc). Left brest is healing beautifully; however, right Pectoral muscle is still really tight where it connects to my arm (near the front armpit). I believe this is causing my implant to not loosen up and drop into place. There is a drastc difference between the two breasts at this time. PS does not seem to be worried. will the muscle loosen up and "release" the implant? Will my breasts even out? What can i do to help right breast drop faster? Pre 34C - Post 34DD

5 answers to How Long Does It Take for Pectoral Muscle to Loosen After Breast Implants?

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How Long Does It Take for Pectoral Muscle to Loosen After Breast Implants?

It is still relatively early after surgery and I would not describe the difference as drastic. Discuss the use of preferential breast implant displacement exercises.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tightness of implants early post-op

You are still fairly early in the post-op course.  You should give this at least 4months or more to settle in.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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There is MUCH more here than meets the Eye

I agree with my colleagues and, as usual with Dr. Rand. The appearance of your right breast and the history is highly suggestive of either a fluid (seroma) or a blood collection (hematoma). This is best evaluated with an Ultrasound and may need to be surgically evacuated. I regret to tell you but the appearance of the breasts will not markedly improve. Although gravity will draw the implants inferiorly somewhat, the overall result would not be optimal. A major reason in my opinion was the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants should look great immediately.

Hi. I am sorry to give you a discouraging answer, but I would be surprised if you have a good long term result. The idea that breast implants need to "drop" is a myth in my opinion. We take a tremendous amount of trouble to make sure breasts look the way we want them to look before the end of the operation. Of course don't do anything for several months, but you may well need a revision breast augmentation eventually.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Pectoralis muscle relaxation after breast augmentation

I would be a bit more concerned just looking at you.  You might considr an ultrasound to be sure you don't have a fluid collection around the implant.  The crease on that side also looks higher which might be preventing the implant from settling to match the other side. 
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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