Will my implants look bigger when they start to drop and fluff? (Photo)

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Basically I was wondering they will get any larger when this happens. I'm in that phase where I'm not sure I went big enough. I had 400CC unders and I'm about 6 days post op Any advice would help. Thank you!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are very early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. You will not lose any
volume but the way your implant sits on your chest wall will change, and can
result in different ‘fills’ to your bra.  Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you at this time. Then reassess final result at 6 months.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

At 4-6 weeks the skin envelope will stretch and the implants will project more and look more natural.  You can start gentle massage of the implant at this point to help the process along if ok with your surgeon.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Its early to talk about final results.In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure.
You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too small. I routinely ask my patients to wait at least 3-6 months before evaluating the end results of the breast augmentation surgery. This waiting time allows patients to (usually) physically and psychologically adapt to the new body image.  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. You may also be happier once the swelling AROUND the breast implants dissipates and the implants' shape and projection become more visible. Best wishes.

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

As your implants settles after breast augmentation, you will have an improvement in shape.  Your breast implants are flat and wide right now.  In three to six months, you will have a great result!!Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

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