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Is my Breast Augmentation Dropping Normally? (photo)

I am 19 years old, 5'3" and 135lbs and I recently (5 weeks ago) had a subpectoral breast augmentation of 650cc's each and an inframammary incision. I previously was an A cup. I specifically wanted a very large breast implant. I am now wondering if my implants are progressing normally, I feel as though they are still very long and from my side profile a little flat. Also my nipple is still very low. Will it take longer for them because they are so large?

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age 18-24 A cup 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in 1 month post-op 130-149 lbs drop inframammary subpectoral

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13 Doctor Answers | Asked by Tracy Las in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Is my Breast Augmentation Dropping Normally?

Thanks for your question and for enclosing the photos. There does not look to be much change from the one week photo to the more recent one. Because of the large size of the implants, I am not sure how much more change you can expect. The skin will stretch some over several months and the breasts may not look quiet as tense. I don't know the manufacturer or the profile of your implant but I will guess that it might be a high profile, and those are almost six inches in diameter.... more

Why Do My Breasts Appear So High and So Long?

Breast augmentation subpectoral, either saline or silicone, will appear high and long for several months, and is directly related to tight muscles, tight skin, and malpositioned fluid. From what I see, your implants are in the right place. The fluid in your implants, however, is displaced upward due to skin and muscle pressure. To assure yourself that the implants are in the right place, touch the bottom of your breasts. If you feel firmness from your implant, then... more

Breast augmentation, implants, big boobs

You went with the big ones I see. I think you will have to wait for a while for the implants to settle and fall into position. Why did you go so large?

How Long for Breast Implants to Drop?

Hello. You should be very happy with your augmentation. Your implants will change drastically over the next 5 months, and it takes 6-9 months for implants to completely drop. If you have any concerns, be sure to consult your doctor right away. Jaime Perez, MD Breast Augmentation Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Is my Breast Augmentation Dropping Normally? (photo)

I do feel your implants are high riding, however I do still believe that if you are patient and give this 3-4 months that they will settle down much much better. Thinks that will help you at this point are consistency with massage and using a band across the top of your breasts to help force them down. Before you get too worked up about them I really would give this time. I have had a few patients that even I felt were too high riding a month out and every single one of them settled down by... more

Your breast implants do not seem to be dropping

Unfortunately, it looks like your implants are not dropping. Some may tell you that it takes up to 4 months to fully drop, but I personally think that is a reach. In my experience, when the implants are well positioned in an adequate pocket, they drop into very ice position within 6 weeks. You should see your PS, but I suspect a revision is in your future. Sorry.

Large Implants and Complications

Hello, Your implants are too high at this point. Despite their considerable heft and the waterhammer effect (I presume they are saline filled), they are unlikely to drop enough to allow rotation of the nipple into an acceptable position or fill out the lower pole of the breast. Compared to the forces being exerted downward by the implants themselves, implant massage regimens or elastic bands are insignificant, and will offer no meaningful benefit. Your only redress is a... more

Breasts dropping post op

It looks like your breasts should have dropped more by now....wearing a breast stabilizer band over the upper part of your breasts may help, but if this does not improve over the next few months you will need a revision to lower the implants.

I suspect your breast shape will continue to improve

Hello, In order for your plastic surgeon to fit 650 cc implants he/she would have had to release the muscle at the bottom which is customary and beneficial. This muscle is still likely tight and preventing the implant from settling at the very bottom of your breast and adequatelt stretching out the lower portion of your breasts. It is also still likely that you have some swelling in the upper part of your chest muscle. Follow your plastic surgeons advice in terms of... more

Breast Implants “Dropping” Normally?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although it is not possible to provide you with precise advice not knowing exactly how large/low the breast implant pockets were dissected, your breast implants do appear to be sitting relatively high at this stage in your recovery. As you mention, part of the appearance of the breasts at this point is likely related to the relatively large size of the breast implants. I think you can expect some “settling” of the breast implants... more

Implant position

Thank you for posting your photos. Based on your postoperative week 1 and week 5 photos, I don't see too much of a change. It appears your implants are riding high. Massaging the upper pole of your breast may help. But, please visit with your plastic surgeon for a followup appointment to get his/her recommendations. Best of luck.

Implant settling

Your implants do appear to be high. This likely due to the large size and the tightness of the overlying tissues as a result. The implants will likely settle with time and conservative measures like applying pressure to the superior poles to help stretch the inferior pole soft tissues so the Implants can settle more. A bandeau strap may help as well. The implant settling will likely take 3-6 months to get as good as it is going to get. If they don't settle, you... more

Todd C. Case, MD

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Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Hello

From your pictures it looks like the implants are riding a little too high. Have you been using a breast band to help implants drop to a more natural contour? Once your implants drop into place you breast will be more natural looking. You need to see your PS so his bale to give you your options to help the process,.