I'm worried if my breast implants have bottomed out. Seems like my nipple placement is higher and higher due to dropping and settling of the implants. Am I wrong? It feels as if it is just getting worse with time. Is it too early to see any signs of bottoming out? My surgeon still doesn't want me to wear any bra support.
Answer: 2 months post op, some advices: Thanks for the question. 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
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Answer: 2 months post op, some advices: Thanks for the question. 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
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November 25, 2016
Answer: Early signs of bottoming out? 350cc mod plus, 7 weeks post op Your implant position looks normal in these photos. Your implants have probably settled over the 7 weeks and as long as they don't drop more, you will have a nice result.Every doctor has slightly different postoperative protocols. In my experience, many of the differences in protocols between different doctors has a lot to do with how they make the pocket. Most get equal results, so trust your surgeon above any other advice that you get.
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November 25, 2016
Answer: Early signs of bottoming out? 350cc mod plus, 7 weeks post op Your implant position looks normal in these photos. Your implants have probably settled over the 7 weeks and as long as they don't drop more, you will have a nice result.Every doctor has slightly different postoperative protocols. In my experience, many of the differences in protocols between different doctors has a lot to do with how they make the pocket. Most get equal results, so trust your surgeon above any other advice that you get.
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November 25, 2016
Answer: I agree with you. While we generally recommend following your surgeon's advice, I will share with you that my own protocol is to indeed wear a bra 24/7 for four weeks after surgery to avoid bottoming out. If you are concerned I think it would be safe to wear a supportive bra, preferably with an underwire. After discussing with your surgeon, if he or she still recommend otherwise, I would get a second opinion. Good luck.
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November 25, 2016
Answer: I agree with you. While we generally recommend following your surgeon's advice, I will share with you that my own protocol is to indeed wear a bra 24/7 for four weeks after surgery to avoid bottoming out. If you are concerned I think it would be safe to wear a supportive bra, preferably with an underwire. After discussing with your surgeon, if he or she still recommend otherwise, I would get a second opinion. Good luck.
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November 24, 2016
Answer: Early signs of bottoming out after breast augmentation? I can understand your concerns and would recommend that you address your concerns with your plastic surgeon again. It may be that after hearing about your concerns, he/she will recommend the use of a more supportive bra and/or additional supportive garment etc. Best wishes.
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November 24, 2016
Answer: Early signs of bottoming out after breast augmentation? I can understand your concerns and would recommend that you address your concerns with your plastic surgeon again. It may be that after hearing about your concerns, he/she will recommend the use of a more supportive bra and/or additional supportive garment etc. Best wishes.
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Answer: Early signs of bottoming out? 350cc mod plus, 7 weeks post op I do see the difference in the 2 sides and the right breast is lower and is at risk for bottoming out. This early after surgery wearing an underwire bra may definitely help prevent the right implant from dropping lower. I would address this with your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Early signs of bottoming out? 350cc mod plus, 7 weeks post op I do see the difference in the 2 sides and the right breast is lower and is at risk for bottoming out. This early after surgery wearing an underwire bra may definitely help prevent the right implant from dropping lower. I would address this with your plastic surgeon.
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