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Breast Overhang After Lift? (photo)

Amythyst02Mar 19, 2013
I am 6 weeks post op vertical breast. Lift with 400 cc mod plus silicone implants under muscle. I am just wondering how much overhang is normal after breast lift. Right now my left breast has dropped lower than my right .. Righty is taking a while to catch up ... I think they look pretty and are natural but I definitely would fail the pencil test! Is this normal for 6 weeks out? Am I destined for another lift in the future? Also I can feel the implant in the lower pole of my breast.

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