Flat spots under breast implants: will they fill in as my implants drop? (Photo)

Question

I had a breast lift and augmentation 3 weeks ago. I am not happy about the shape right now. They are not rounded at the incisions. Will the flat spots fill in as my implants drop?

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

Thank you for your pictures. That is an odd area beneath your breast. Hopefully within the next 2 1/2 months the way to the implants will help stretch that out. I also recommend massaging that area to soften and loosen the tissue.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

Your breasts still look pretty swollen and the implants are sitting high up on your chest. The swelling will subside and implants typically drop but perhaps not enough to fill in the "flat spots" you mention. You should follow up with your surgeon to get his or her opinion about what is going on.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I can see where your concern is, while I can not say for sure what will happen with your anatomy I do find that peoples tissues do stretch and relax with time in most cases

Michael Stefan, MD · Answer

It has only been 3 weeks post operatively.  The areas of your breast that you are concerned about will fill in and correct themselves.  You need to wait and give your body time to heal.  Wait about 6 months and if your breasts still have flat spots and have not dropped, see the plastic surgeon and discuss a possible revision.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Thanks for including a photograph it makes understanding your problem a little easier.  You appear to have had a breast augmentation and a vertical breast lift.  The indentation may be due to incomplete release of the pectoralis muscle if the implants are submuscular.  This may improve over time.   If it does not then you may need a revision.

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