5 weeks post op, will they drink anymore? (photos)

Question

I'm 5 weeks out, and I love where they're at now. How much more can I expect them to change? They're already pretty soft and natural feeling. Also, after I was cleared a week ago to go back to underwire and push up bras I noticed my breasts kind of grind and creak when I do my massages. I do the massages upward and together, and it's a really strange feeling, almost like vibrating.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. It will take between 2-6 months on average for your implants to "drop and fluff" Try to resist evaluating until at least 6 months post op. You appear to be on track.All the best

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. You will not lose any
volume but the way your implant sits on your chest wall will change, and can
result in different ‘fills’ to your bra.  Rest, relax, recover and heal. Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you. Then reassess final result at 6 months.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs, and it appears that you will have a very nice result.  After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months, as the implants drop, and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume.  At five weeks, your implants appear to be settling, and  I would anticipate some continued mild redistribution of implant volume to round out the lower portion of each breast.  I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then.  Hope this helps.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

At 5 weeks you look great.Your implants will continue to settle and soften with time. Follow up with your surgeon if you have concerns.Regards,

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

They implants may descend a bit more with time. Often it can take 4 -6 months to be in the final position.

5 weeks post op, will they drink anymore? (photos)

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