Hi, I had my implants done one week ago on the 30th September I was just wondering if what I was experiencing was really bad swelling or is my implants too much in my side. I look really wide, if it is swelling what can I do to make it go down?
Answer: Drop & Fluff Hello,Thank you for your question. You have large implants and you are only one week post op so the implant volume is displaced up and outward right now due to pressure. As your swelling gradually resolves and tissue in the lower breasts softens and expands, you will see the implants gradually drop and settle into a different shape. This process can take between 2-6 months. You cannot rush it. Talk with your Plastic Surgeon about any concerns.All the best
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Drop & Fluff Hello,Thank you for your question. You have large implants and you are only one week post op so the implant volume is displaced up and outward right now due to pressure. As your swelling gradually resolves and tissue in the lower breasts softens and expands, you will see the implants gradually drop and settle into a different shape. This process can take between 2-6 months. You cannot rush it. Talk with your Plastic Surgeon about any concerns.All the best
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Answer: Swelling Thank you for your question. As other surgeons have stated below, you are very early in the recovery process. Swelling is normal at this phase and can take several weeks to settle down. Follow up with your surgeon and be sure to express all your concerns to him/her. Also be sure to follow all post op instructions in order to heal properly. Best of luck in your recovery process.
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Answer: Swelling Thank you for your question. As other surgeons have stated below, you are very early in the recovery process. Swelling is normal at this phase and can take several weeks to settle down. Follow up with your surgeon and be sure to express all your concerns to him/her. Also be sure to follow all post op instructions in order to heal properly. Best of luck in your recovery process.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Are my implants too wide? Generally speaking, especially early in the post-operative phase of healing, it is not uncommon to have one or both implants appear to be high up by the clavicle. Although the “pocket” may be made correctly, the implant may not have access to the bottom for several reasons. If the overlying muscle or skin is tight, this will move the implant to the path of least resistance which is up and towards the underarm where there is little or no pressure. As the pressure relaxes, the implant will drop down to the bottom. Smooth implants, because their surface is slippery, may move faster downward than a textured implant with its rough surface. Because these variables mentioned above can be different for each side, it's not uncommon that one side will drop faster to the bottom of the pocket than the other. Similarly, sometimes one breast will swell more than the other or be more painful than the other early in the postoperative phase. After the first month or two, usually things will even out. It wouldn't be, in my practice, until four months or so has passed that I would entertain going back to the operating room to “touch up” the location of the breast implant in the pocket. Sometimes specialized bras or straps as well as massage and stretching protocols may be helpful in allowing this process to happen more quickly. Each plastic surgeon will have different thoughts on what the best protocol is for the patient. Your operating plastic surgeon will be your best resource to have this information passed on to you. I recommend that you faithfully follow up and follow the instructions of your chosen plastic surgeon. Congratulations on your surgery, and good luck on an uneventful recovery.
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Answer: Are my implants too wide? Generally speaking, especially early in the post-operative phase of healing, it is not uncommon to have one or both implants appear to be high up by the clavicle. Although the “pocket” may be made correctly, the implant may not have access to the bottom for several reasons. If the overlying muscle or skin is tight, this will move the implant to the path of least resistance which is up and towards the underarm where there is little or no pressure. As the pressure relaxes, the implant will drop down to the bottom. Smooth implants, because their surface is slippery, may move faster downward than a textured implant with its rough surface. Because these variables mentioned above can be different for each side, it's not uncommon that one side will drop faster to the bottom of the pocket than the other. Similarly, sometimes one breast will swell more than the other or be more painful than the other early in the postoperative phase. After the first month or two, usually things will even out. It wouldn't be, in my practice, until four months or so has passed that I would entertain going back to the operating room to “touch up” the location of the breast implant in the pocket. Sometimes specialized bras or straps as well as massage and stretching protocols may be helpful in allowing this process to happen more quickly. Each plastic surgeon will have different thoughts on what the best protocol is for the patient. Your operating plastic surgeon will be your best resource to have this information passed on to you. I recommend that you faithfully follow up and follow the instructions of your chosen plastic surgeon. Congratulations on your surgery, and good luck on an uneventful recovery.
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October 6, 2016
Answer: Augmentation on September 30 Thank you for your question and photographs. Increased pain or swelling should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. Some post operative swelling is to be expected. I wish you good luck.
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Answer: Augmentation on September 30 Thank you for your question and photographs. Increased pain or swelling should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. Some post operative swelling is to be expected. I wish you good luck.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation - Post Op Swelling? Thank you for your question and photos. You are still early in the post-operative period. It typically takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and and implants to settle into proper position. Please discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation - Post Op Swelling? Thank you for your question and photos. You are still early in the post-operative period. It typically takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and and implants to settle into proper position. Please discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
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