10 weeks post op BA, is this normal to not see dropping or fluffing yet? (photos)

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I am 10 weeks p/o from a BA and feel like my implants are still sitting high. I haven’t seen any of the “fluffing” associated with dropping you hear about. Is this normal progress for my recovery timeline? I was a 32a and got 280cc round smooth silicone gummy bear implants under the muscle. I have a breast band, do you think it’s needed and also how often and for how long would you recommend it for?

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

At 10 weeks you are about 60 percent settled, shaped, softened, dropped and fluffed. I don't use a band. When concerned always a good idea to check with your surgeon and their protocol. "Drop and fluff" refers to the fact that as the skin stretches and the muscles relax, the implants move down and out slowly – about 1 percent a day. It’ll be about six weeks before they even begin to settle down, but they’ll be close to 80 percent settled and softened at three months. Watching their progress is like watching your hair grow. You don’t see a difference in your hair growth daily, but all of a sudden you need a haircut. 
Be patient after surgery. Give yourself a few months before making a judgment about your surgical results. You won't know the outcome until then. 
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Allie E,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
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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