Are my Implants Too High? They Feel Too Tight. (photo)

Hi, im 27, and exactly 2 weeks ago got a breast lift,with 700 cc silicon unders. they have no settled at all, not even a milimeter. they are right under my collar bone and very tight. the swelling is gone. theyre so high and tight that theyre causing the muscle/skin to come off my chest which makes my cleavage look connected. do i need a revision? my plastic surgeon is out of state and wont return my calls or emails. im very depressed now. im 5'4" 150 lbs and i dont smoke or drink.

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Breast surgery recovery and results

Whether or not you are going to need a revision would be very difficult to tell at this point. The breast implants will settle and soften dramatically over the next several months. Most patients take at least 3 months to see the final shaping of the implant pocket. I would not be concerned at all with the increased volume in the upper pole. This will certainly soften with just time. I would be more concerned about the long term issues you might have with a breast lift in combination with a... more

Breast Augmentation/Lifting Results?

At this stage in your recovery is much to early to evaluate the results of the procedure performed. It is also much too early to evaluate the need for revisionary breast surgery. I would suggest continued efforts to communicate with your plastic surgeon; if these efforts remain unsuccessful, you may want to consider seeking consultation with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Best wishes.

Are my Implants Too High?

There is really nowhere else for these large implants to go until the pectoral muscles relax--expect 3 to 6 months. If your surgeon is out of town, there should be a cross cover. All the best.

Implants too high?

I see what you are concerned about. It is too early though to be overly concerned. I usually have my patients massage in order to help the implants drop. Keep trying to contact your surgeon.

Too high

It is too early, but usually getting implants too high is rarely the problem. Defying gravity and skin aging is a much bigger issue. Be patient and follow up with your PS