Techniques for settling new breast implants?

It's very common for implants placed under the muscle to seem too high early on after the augmentation-- this is due to anatomic reasons as well asthe swelling of the muscle that occurs during and after the procedure.  We all have different ways to help implants settle into their final position, and in... more

Giross, it is common practice to use a compression device to encourage breast implants to fall or be pushed lower after breast augmentation. A common wrap called an "upper pole wrap" is commonly used, but your bra will work. Downward massage can also help. The description of the position of your... more

Giross, Your description of the decision to perform a "lift" sounds dubious unless you had this conversation with the surgeon preoperatively.  Implants will descend with time and may take 6 months to reach their final destination.  Wearing a tight garment over the top part of the... more

I agree that a breast "band-O" or simple ace bandage placed at the top of the breasts with consistent downward pressure will aid in dropping your implants into position. Also, I would recommend active downward massage displacement to each breast 4-5 times a day for about 15 seconds to each breast... more

Thanks for your question - There are specific bandages and dressings that can be supplied by your surgeon to help put downward pressure on your breasts. Massage may also help. In all likelihood the most important factor is time. As swelling comes down and gravity does it work the position of your implants... more

It sounds like you have high riding implants which can sometimes be repositioned in the early post op. period by the use of a bandage or special garments. However, a consultation would be necessary to ascertain the surgical realities and alternatives

To giross, Hi. Now, of course, I don't know exactly what you look like, and you are not going to like my opinion. But, if your nipples are too low and the implants are too high, there is nothing that will correct this other than another operation. Unfortunately, this is not rare, because the muscle attachments... more

Giross, A few issues... I hope that the doctor explained to you about the lift BEFORE your surgery. Many times there is a possibility of having to do a lift, but you should be well aware of this before your surgery. As for your implants settling, it is common to wear a special bra or strap to help push the... more

Making a decision intraoperatively to do a lift is unusual.  It should be clear to an experienced plastic surgeon preop when a lift will be required.  Having your implants low and then high is also strange.  Basically, you will settle over 6 months and know what your final result will be. ... more

In general, implants will havea tendency to settle because of propensity for things to be influenced by gravity. The question is whether this settling will be sufficient or if it is wishful thinking to solve your discrepancy. It is often a result of a mismatch between the size of the implant and the size and... more