Is it normal to have uneven breasts 9weeks post-op? Will my breasts continue to drop?

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated.  It is difficult without photographs of your current and previous appearance to offer advice.  In most cases of tuberous breast it can take several months for your results to mature and appear more natural.  After 9 weeks, if you had a significant correction performed, I would recommend continued waiting to see hour outcome at 6+ months as you should see slow but improving outcomes.  Hope this helps.

You are still early in your recovery. It may take several more weeks for your implants to drop into place. Try to be patient. Good luck.

I typically tell my patients it takes at least 4/6 months for the implants to settle into a more natural position. Especially if they are under your muscle. Allow more time for the settling to occur 

It is not unusual for patients with tuberous breasts and asymmetry to take at least three months for everything to settle.  Often, the smaller breast with a larger implant in place needs much more time to play catch up to the other side.  At this point, patience is the key.  There will always be a little asymmetry no matter how much is done to each breast.  The hope is that when it is all said and done, the asymmetry is small and barely noticeable.  I hope this helps.

Hi Nlac6,

I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process at 9 weeks post op.

You will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.

At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.

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. Also, your breasts can drop at different rates.

But if you are still concerned, you can always visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. This way, you will be reassured. Also, if after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss the possibility of revision surgery.

Lastly, follow your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions and advice for faster healing and recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have swelling. Breasts may not heal at the same rate, causing one breast to appear different than the other. It can take up to 12 weeks for the implants to settle and you to see the final result. Follow up with your board certified surgeon to address your concern. Good luck!

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to accurate assessment, advice, and/or meaningful reassurance. There are many variables when it comes to how much breast implants will "settle";  the main variable in my opinion will be exactly how/where the breast implant pocket was dissected. Again, for this reason, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource.
 Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery. The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized.  Some degree of asymmetrical "settling" is commonly seen.   It may take about 6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result.  As the breast implants "settle", the lower breast poles will round out, and the nipple/areola complexes will sit higher on each breast mound.
In cases where significant breast asymmetry persists, the pros/cons associated with revisionary breast surgery (for example, capsulotomy surgery for an implant that is sitting too high or capsulorraphy for a breast implant that is too low) should be carefully considered prior to making decisions whether or not to undergo further surgery. 
 Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

This is common and it can take 3 to 6 months for things to look normal. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon.