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1 Month Post Op, my Implants Have Hardly Dropped, Should I Go Braless??

asked 6 months ago by cvs970 in canada 3 weeks post op
Latest answer by Andre Aboolian, MD
Question viewed 567 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, bra, drop

I had 600cc smooth round cohesive mentor HP under the muscle 4 weeks ago. They are not dropping and the upper pole is still very full, the lower is lose with very little filling. I have read here about ace strap ( which I have went back to wearing at night), massage which i have faithfully done three to four times daily, and ibuprofen and suggestions of time and gravity. My question is, should I go braless a few hours per day ( night after I get home from work) to promote the 'gravity' factor?

6 answers to 1 Month Post Op, my Implants Have Hardly Dropped, Should I Go Braless??

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Wait at least 2 months

The best thing to do is speak to your Plastic surgeon. But, you should wait at least 2 months to get an idea as to how much the implants will drop. With 600cc implants (which is on the large side) it may take longer; also if you are young with any full term pregnancies it would also take even longer. It could also be that the implant is not positioned properly and even if this was the case you should wait at least 2 months and follow the progress. I never use straps... more
Andre Aboolian, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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1 Month Post Op, my Implants Have Hardly Dropped, Should I Go Braless??

You should speak with your surgeon regarding this matter. 600cc is quite a large implant, it will take some time for them to settle. I don't even take after pictures until my patients are at least six months out from surgery. It takes a bit for all the swelling to subside and the skin to stretch.
Jeffrey Hartog, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Post-op care after breast augmentation

Each surgeon has a different way of handling breast augmetation and certianly ane xam is necessary to evaluate each patient. This is something best discussed with your surgeon. In general, I do not use bandeaus to push them down.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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High riding implants

I tell my patients that you will see a big difference between one month and three months in the implants "dropping". Anything that holds them up and keeps gravity from helping push them down will delay gravity somewhat. So if you wish for them to drop sooner, I would encourage you not to wear a supportive bra. But you should go see your plastic surgeon and ask them what they recommend. Good question.
Dan Mills, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.danmillsmd.com

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High implants

Augmentation under the muscle causes tightness in that muscle which delays the droppage of the implants. This normally takes six months after surgery to occur and you should see improvement over time. GIven the size of your implants, I would expect that the muscle will take longer than usual to relax. I do not believe that going braless will speed the healing process. Be patient and continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implants Too High

Thank you for the question. I have seen breast implants settle/drop for many months ( and sometimes even up to a year) after surgery. Going bra less can't hurt, but won't necessarily “promote the gravity factor”. I would suggest you continue to do what you are otherwise doing and to follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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