Is it normal for them to sit so high 7 days post op? In your opinion did my surgeon do a good job for one week?
Answer: Upper Pole Fullness After Breast Augmentation You are very early in your post-op course at 7 days. Breast implants start off “high and tight”, and will settle into a more normal shape over several months depending upon the pre-op anatomy and tissue characteristics, and the size of the implant.Implants placed under the muscle will have prominent upper pole fullness. This is related to the tightness of the newly dissected pocket, the contraction of the pectoralis muscle, and post-op swelling. This upper pole fullness will be more exaggerated with larger sized implants, and as implants are over-filled more.As the swelling decreases and the tissues relax (and stretch), the implants will ‘settle’ - the volume will redistribute from the upper part of the implant to the lower part of the implant. The upper pole will be come more sloped and the lower pole will become fuller.Use of implant displacement exercises and/or a strap across the upper pole may help speed the settling. Your surgeon should be able to guide you.Best wishes. Ken Dembny
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Upper Pole Fullness After Breast Augmentation You are very early in your post-op course at 7 days. Breast implants start off “high and tight”, and will settle into a more normal shape over several months depending upon the pre-op anatomy and tissue characteristics, and the size of the implant.Implants placed under the muscle will have prominent upper pole fullness. This is related to the tightness of the newly dissected pocket, the contraction of the pectoralis muscle, and post-op swelling. This upper pole fullness will be more exaggerated with larger sized implants, and as implants are over-filled more.As the swelling decreases and the tissues relax (and stretch), the implants will ‘settle’ - the volume will redistribute from the upper part of the implant to the lower part of the implant. The upper pole will be come more sloped and the lower pole will become fuller.Use of implant displacement exercises and/or a strap across the upper pole may help speed the settling. Your surgeon should be able to guide you.Best wishes. Ken Dembny
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Answer: Toronto BBA This can be normal. Implants placed under the muscle often sit quite high initially as the muscle is tight. It will take weeks to months for them to drop. See your PS frequently to discuss maneouvers such as massage to help.Best,
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December 29, 2013
Answer: Toronto BBA This can be normal. Implants placed under the muscle often sit quite high initially as the muscle is tight. It will take weeks to months for them to drop. See your PS frequently to discuss maneouvers such as massage to help.Best,
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December 22, 2013
Answer: Implant position after 1 week. Implants under the muscle often sit high due to muscle tightness. As the muscle relaxes and accommodates the implant, the implants appear to "drop." This is normal. It usually takes several months for the breasts to achieve their "normal" appearance.
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December 22, 2013
Answer: Implant position after 1 week. Implants under the muscle often sit high due to muscle tightness. As the muscle relaxes and accommodates the implant, the implants appear to "drop." This is normal. It usually takes several months for the breasts to achieve their "normal" appearance.
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December 18, 2013
Answer: One week post implants Implants commonly sit high one week after surgery often due to spasm. Over the next several weeks to months, the implants should descend.
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December 18, 2013
Answer: One week post implants Implants commonly sit high one week after surgery often due to spasm. Over the next several weeks to months, the implants should descend.
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December 17, 2013
Answer: One week post op It is quite common for under the muscle implants to appear to be high riding for the first few months. Typically the contour looks fine in the OR while the patient is asleep or sedated, but once awake, the pectoral muscles contract and push on the implants, displacing the fluid (gel or saline) upward. Your surgeon may advise a pectoral strap and/or massage to help the implants to "drop". Many patients with good results at 6 months had high riding implants early on. All the best, Dr G
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December 17, 2013
Answer: One week post op It is quite common for under the muscle implants to appear to be high riding for the first few months. Typically the contour looks fine in the OR while the patient is asleep or sedated, but once awake, the pectoral muscles contract and push on the implants, displacing the fluid (gel or saline) upward. Your surgeon may advise a pectoral strap and/or massage to help the implants to "drop". Many patients with good results at 6 months had high riding implants early on. All the best, Dr G
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