How long does it take the implants to drop?

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Hi I though my implants would be bigger but there notThey seen small i was going for 700cc but it doesnt seem close to it and there way too high up and look king of square is that normal is that the size im ganna be its not close to a c cup im concerned

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

It takes three to four months for implants to drop, sometimes as long as six months.  The breasts can have a square appearance for the first few months before the implants begin to settle. This is not uncommon.  If you are unhappy with your size, discuss this with your surgeon.  I would advise you to wait at least six months for final results before considering an implant size change.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Often it can take several months for the implants to drop, and achieve their final shape and size.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question!  Typically, it takes approximately 3-6 months after your surgery for implants to settle, and, possibly even longer.  Seek consultation from your board certified plastic surgeon for instruction on massage techniques that may significantly help this process.  Best wishes!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Depending on the use of the patient as well as the implant size the volume of the prosthesis that is supported by postoperative swelling may take 6 to 8 weeks to completely redistribute.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The drop in the implant is a relaxation of the lower breast skin which allows the implant to center into the breast pocket. If the skin envelope is tight this can take some time, perhaps six weeks to six months.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety you are experiencing after breast surgery. Sounds like you are “fresh” out of surgery,  it is quite likely that you are experiencing significant “emotional ups and downs” unnecessarily. In other words, it is much too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed; your breasts will undoubtedly change over the course of the next several weeks/months.   Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting.  Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger. Although online consultants cannot predict whether or not you will be pleased with the long-term outlook, of the procedure performed, it is safe to predict that the breasts will change.  Do your best to stay emotionally even keeled.  Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.

Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI (Plast Surg) (retired) · Answer

without photographs and an examination is very difficult to advise you. 700 cc implants are certainly quite large and it could be that their position now will not change. You need to consult your surgeon.

Christopher Costanzo, MD (retired) · Answer

Generally it takes months for the implants to soften and settle in a more normal position.  However, capsular contracture can disrupt this process and keep the implants high.Christopher Costanzo MD, Thousand Oaks CA. Plastic surgeon

How long does it take the implants to drop?

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