Breasts uneven 5 weeks post-op, is something wrong? (Photos)

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(Collage pic from top to bottom is 1 week, 3 weeks and 5 weeks post-op) Since the surgery, my breast have been uneven. The left is not dropping very much. My doctor put me on Singulair and vitamin E as well as a twice daily rigorous massage almost 3 weeks ago. Why am I️ not seeing the change? Was something done incorrectly? My pre-op pic is included.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

I understand your concern, however it can take up to 3 months for implants to settle. You are still early post op. Please see your surgeon to discuss your concerns.Regards,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  You are still very early in your recovery and it is in fact normal to have breasts settle at different rates depending on whether asymmetrical sizes were placed or if one breast was smaller/tighter than the other.  Looking at your photographs your “before” shows that your left breast sat naturally higher on your chest than your right and looks to have been tighter.  This has caused your implant to be squeezed and held flat against your chest.  Over the next several months you should see the lower portion of your left breast stretch out and better match your right.  It is difficult to wait but hang in there.

Jan Hochtritt, BSc, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.  It is not unusual that breast implants are relatively high after surgery. It will take months for them to assume their final position. I know it is hard to keep the faith sometimes but you should not worry at this point in time. Have a wonderful rest of the day and greetings from the beautiful island of Jamaica.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jaibeellen,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, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Gregory T. Lynam, MD · Answer

Your left breast has a higher fold and is a smaller breast. The weight of the implant may stretch this out over the next 3-5 months. If not then a revision could lower it a bit and this may be what you desire. Time will tell but remember you started a little different breasts and will end a little different. In fact many times breast augmentation will magnify what appears to be a small asymmetry. Good Luck!

Breasts uneven 5 weeks post-op, is something wrong? (Photos)

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