I am 4 weeks post but have not seen improvement. The implants are still high and the breasts bottoms are empty. I read that it takes 3 to 6 months, but as I saw many reviews everywhere, there should have been some movement by 4 weeks. A few cases that I read when they did not move down by now or 6 weeks, patients eventually had revisions. I am worry that I might end up with that... Do you think they will migrate downward eventually? As usual, I greatly appreciate the expert's insights.
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To avoid your nipples showing while wearing the band, try breast petals sold at local department stores. In terms of wearing the band for four to six weeks, when plastic surgeons recommend the band, it is to help push the breast implants downward, encouraging them to drop. It is best to...
Every surgeon has their own recipe for recovery, so it is best to follow their recommendation.I generally allow my patients to sleep flat when they are comfortable to do so, which is usually after 2 days. I do not allow them to lay on their side or stomach for 4 weeks.Hope that helps.
I can't speak for what constitutes common practice in other offices but I can tell you that in my practice, patients typically have a pre-operative appointment several days prior to their surgery. Sometimes a patient undergoing breast augmentation will see me the day prior to their...
