Breast Implants- 20 Days Post Op and Right Side Swollen and Not Dropping?

Your post op picture is not showing up...so I will just go by what you have written down.  Usually, I will tell patients that 20 days post op is too early to worry about the implant not dropping because it normally does take months to see the final result.  Because you are stating that the right side is hard and sore in your armpit, I would ask that you continue seeing your plastic surgeon and discussing the concerns with him.  It is common to have swelling after surgery and it is also common for one side to settle faster than the other side.  
the best thing to do is keep going for your follow up visits, watch for scar tissue buildup (if the implant is feeling hard) and communicate with your surgeon.

This is very common. "Drop and fluff" can happen faster in one breast than the other, and this is probably what is happening to you. I would keep an eye on it but wait for about three to four months to assess your results. Best of luck.

Hi Campinggirl.  It is VERY common for one implant to "drop" or "settle" before the other one. This has to do with your body's natural asymmetry, different sizes and strengths of your muscles, etc. You should follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations about wearing a band/strap and/or massaging your implants, and most importantly, try to be patient and allow them to settle on their own.

I hope that helps and wish you the best.