4 weeks post op; is it too late to wear a breast band to move implants down? (Photos)

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I am 4 weeks post breast aug and although the swelling has gone down my implants havent shifted down at all! I had 475cc round hp silicon placed below the muscle via mammary fold. My surgeon doest use bands and said we would discuss massage at my 7.5 week appointment. Is it too late for a band to be effective and should I start massage right away? Im scared ill need revision :( please help!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Always best to check with your plastic surgeon for postoperative activity advice but I do not think that it is too late to utilize a bandeau and/or utilize massage.  The attached videos may be helpful to you. Best wishes.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. To answer your question, no, it is not too late to wear a compression band if that is what your surgeon has recommended. But, you also need to keep in mind that you are only 4 weeks postop and sometimes with larger implants, it can take 2-3 months for things to fully settle. I do not think that you are going to need a revision, in fact, I think if you will just give things the time they need, you are likely going to end up with a very good result that you are happy with. Hope this helps!

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. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so. 
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!
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