11 weeks PO. One breast is dropping significantly faster than the other. Should I be worried about capsular contracture? (photo)

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Hi doctors. I am 11 weeks post breast aug. My implants are highly cohesive 460CC gummy bears placed under the muscle. Everything is looking and feeling pretty good with the exception of my left breast sitting higher than my right and feeling harder than my right as well. My right seems to have dropped and fluffed completely and I’m very happy with it which makes this process all the more difficult I am afraid of capsular contracture. Should I be worried?

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

At 11 weeks you are about 75 percent settled, healed, shaped, settled, dropped and fluffed. You will be complete at 9 to 12 months. There is more to come. When concerned, always best to check in with your surgeon.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear plasticprincess101,
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.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. 
Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! 
  
It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually.
  
Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.
  
It is important to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.
  
It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place.
  
Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.). 
  
Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship.
  
We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.
  
During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery.
  
We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly.  Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
  
M.Kara,MD,FRCSC (27+ years experience)
  
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