I am 9 wks post op & my 375 mod plus silicone unders still won't drop! I'm pretty happy with the size but they have that high upper slope that I hate esp when trying on swimsuits! I never wanted that fake look & expressed that clearly to my ps. He didn't give me any massages to do, just said to start moving them around at my 1 month appt. he never recommended a breast band either even when I called back to ask they said no. I worked out a lot prior so is that part of the reason & should I worry?
Answer: Implants Not Settling.
Pictures would be helpful. Implants should be placed where they belong at the time of surgery to avoid the whole "settling" phenomenon.
I would start implant exercises and a bandeau (band) to see if it helps (it can't hurt at this point). If there is no appreciable change in 3 or 4 weeks you may need an additional procedure to release the pocket so that the implants can settle.
Dr. ES
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Answer: Implants Not Settling.
Pictures would be helpful. Implants should be placed where they belong at the time of surgery to avoid the whole "settling" phenomenon.
I would start implant exercises and a bandeau (band) to see if it helps (it can't hurt at this point). If there is no appreciable change in 3 or 4 weeks you may need an additional procedure to release the pocket so that the implants can settle.
Dr. ES
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Answer: Implant position Implants "drop" into position over 3 months following surgery. Everyone progresses at different rates. What is actually occurring in your breast, is the implant is expanding the lower pole of your breast. Breast bands can help tremendously. It would be helpful to see some photos of your implants. Ultimately, I recommend that you speak with your surgeon about your options at this point.
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Answer: Implant position Implants "drop" into position over 3 months following surgery. Everyone progresses at different rates. What is actually occurring in your breast, is the implant is expanding the lower pole of your breast. Breast bands can help tremendously. It would be helpful to see some photos of your implants. Ultimately, I recommend that you speak with your surgeon about your options at this point.
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August 15, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants Won't Drop? Breast implants tend to start dropping into place after 3 to 4 weeks. They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months. One will usually drop faster than the other, and the shape may go through changes. Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please let them know your thoughts and concerns. Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Las Vegas Plastic Surgery
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August 15, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants Won't Drop? Breast implants tend to start dropping into place after 3 to 4 weeks. They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months. One will usually drop faster than the other, and the shape may go through changes. Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please let them know your thoughts and concerns. Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Las Vegas Plastic Surgery
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June 2, 2013
Answer: Breast Implants Won't Drop?
Breast implants may take several months to settle, so there is still time. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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June 2, 2013
Answer: Breast Implants Won't Drop?
Breast implants may take several months to settle, so there is still time. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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June 2, 2013
Answer: Breast Implants Too High after Breast Augmentation?
I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after breast augmentation surgery. It may help you to know that breast implants may continue to “settle” for several months after the procedure was performed. Although I do not want to second-guess your plastic surgeon, I do not think there will be any harm in performing downward displacement exercise/massage; you may find the attached link demonstrating this technique helpful to you (you will need to scroll down quite a ways on this page).
Best wishes.
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June 2, 2013
Answer: Breast Implants Too High after Breast Augmentation?
I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after breast augmentation surgery. It may help you to know that breast implants may continue to “settle” for several months after the procedure was performed. Although I do not want to second-guess your plastic surgeon, I do not think there will be any harm in performing downward displacement exercise/massage; you may find the attached link demonstrating this technique helpful to you (you will need to scroll down quite a ways on this page).
Best wishes.
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June 2, 2013
Answer: Sometimes it takes up to 4 months for implants to drop
Implants place under the muscle take longer to settle down than implants placed over the muscle. If you have very strong pec muscles (you mentioned you work out) then it is most likely the reason why your implants take longer. Be patient, massage aggressively (esp after workouts) and you will see them drop. If they do not (that can happen), your surgeon can go in and release the pec muscle surgically to let them come down. But at this time I suggest you stay patient and massage
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June 2, 2013
Answer: Sometimes it takes up to 4 months for implants to drop
Implants place under the muscle take longer to settle down than implants placed over the muscle. If you have very strong pec muscles (you mentioned you work out) then it is most likely the reason why your implants take longer. Be patient, massage aggressively (esp after workouts) and you will see them drop. If they do not (that can happen), your surgeon can go in and release the pec muscle surgically to let them come down. But at this time I suggest you stay patient and massage
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