Will they become closer as they drop and fluff? Currently 2 days post op. 590cc uhp mentor gel silicone unders (photo)

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I feel like my results look amazing so far. I have a pretty small frame and my doctor informed me that my decision to use such a large implant on my build will have more of a fake look, which I am fine with. My chest measured 30" (under my boobs) pre op. My question is will my breast become closer together as they drop and fluff? I feel like they look pretty far apart right now. Also will they at least be a D cup or larger? Thank you.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure.  Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to accurate assessment ,advice, and predictions.

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. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result.

Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases and the overlying tissues relax, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting (and that they have better "cleavage"). 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. Similarly, it takes a few months for the breasts to "soften" in most cases.  Most of my patients tell me that their breast implants feel "part of them" somewhere between 3 to 6 months after surgery was performed.  There is definitely a physiologic and "psychological" (body image)  adaptation process that occurs, at differing rates for every patient, for patients who undergo any type of aesthetic surgery, including breast  augmentation surgery.  Understandably, patients often experience significant emotional "ups and downs" around the time of surgery. I suggest that you wait to evaluate the final result/size of the surgery (and go bra sizing/shopping) when you are about 6 months out. I would also suggest that you do not base your satisfaction with the results of surgery on a specific cup size, given that this is somewhat arbitrary and dependent on who makes the bra (and who does the measuring).

Hopefully you will  enjoy the outcome of the breast procedure (regardless of specific cup size  achieved).

Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long term.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are still early in the post-operative period. It typically takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and and implants to settle into proper position. Please discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Tammy. Congratulations on your recent breast augmentation surgery. It looks great! You have large breasts so a D cup should be achievable. Your implants are being kept apart by your pectoral muscle. As these relax, they should get closer together. Wear bras that encourage cleavage. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

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