13 weeks post op - When will my implants drop and fluff? (photos)

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hi, 13 weeks post op dual plane 345cc round HP. Nipples are still too low. When i wear the breast band and it pushes them down it makes them look perfect. Is there any hope that they will settle into a better position? i was not saggy just deflated, I am young with no children. One side has dropped more than other but I think they both need improvement. Thank you!

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Drop and fluff refers to post-operative period in which the breasts begin to descend and fills out the lower half of the breast.  It may take several months for this to happen and can be encouraged with breast massage and compression.  It may appear that the breast enlarges as the lower aspect of the breast fills out (at the expense of the upper portion of the breast).

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. You are a little more than 3 months out from surgery and it is unlikely that your implants will "settle".  You will need a revision at this point.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

I am sorry that your results are not optimal. The position of the implants are too high and revision will help. If you had transaxilly augmentation , not unusual to have this. I would suggest inframmaory approach and dual pocket.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I am sorry that you are disappointed and I certainly understand your frustration.  After 13 weeks is unlikely that significant downward settling of your breast implants will occur.  Fortunately a revision is possible.  Please check with your plastic surgeon.

13 weeks post op - When will my implants drop and fluff? (photos)

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13 weeks post op - When will my implants drop and fluff? (photos)

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