Will my 400cc HP subfascial implants fill out into the bottom of my breasts? I'm 1 week post op. (photos)

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  You should see continued rounding out of the lower portion of your breasts as the swelling from surgery resolves and your breast tissue stretches in response to the implants' volume.  Hang in there  and remember that it may take 6 months to see your long-term results.  

If I were seeing you in my office I would recommend an upper bandeau to provide downward pressure to help mold the breasts into a more proper position. I would suggest you discuss this with your surgeon. Best of luck to you. 

Hi aystocees,

I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 1 week post op.

Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.

At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.

Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.

But if you are still concerned, you can always visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. This way, you will be reassured. Also, if after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.

Lastly, follow your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions and advice for faster healing and recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question. Every patient who undergoes a breast implant has to understand that each body its process of edema and inflammation behave differently. It is important to wait from 6 months onwards for reevaluation. At the moment you must follow the instructions of your surgeon and wait the prudent time in case it requires a revision.I hope my answer will be very useful. Thank you.

Give it some time. It can take several months for the implants to settle in.  Be patient with the results.  Good luck

You are  still early in the post op healing so it is very likely that your implants will drop over the next 1-3 months.  Smooth implants tend to drop a little faster than textured implants (your PS can tell you which ones you have).  For those with smooth implants, I teach my patients how to massage them to get them to drop faster and to reduce the chance of capsular contracture.  I also instruct my patients not to wear a very loose bra or no bra for the first month.  This not only helps the implants to drop faster, it also helps prevent capsular contracture.

Congratulations on your breast augmentation.  You're only a week postop and I predict that over the next 3 months your breast implants will drop into a nice position and you will have a lovely result.  Be sure to follow with your surgeon.  Understand that there is no way to hurry up the process, is going to take at least 3 months.