I am 5 weeks post op after having a breast lift with 410 cc silicone implants, and my implants still have not dropped. My surgeon instructed me today to start wearing a band, which I intend on doing. My question is....I have read that the implants will usually drop between 4-6 weeks, but that's not the case for me. Should I be worried about anything? Why could I be having such a long recovery? I am 42 years old, non-smoker, and haven't been working out or exerting myself...
May 13, 2019
Answer: Implant dropping after augmentation/mastopexy At five weeks post op there is still swelling present, and the implants may not have settled. This process can be more prolonged when a mastopexy is performed with an augmentation. A band across the top of the breast is frequently used to assist with the settling. I also recommend vigorous massage. In my practice , I typically wait up to twelve weeks for these changes to occur. If an implant is not in the correct place at that point, surgical repositioning is performed. While this is only necessary on occasion, it is more frequent when the two procedures are performed together. Follow your surgeons instructions, and hopefully your result will be a good one.
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May 13, 2019
Answer: Implant dropping after augmentation/mastopexy At five weeks post op there is still swelling present, and the implants may not have settled. This process can be more prolonged when a mastopexy is performed with an augmentation. A band across the top of the breast is frequently used to assist with the settling. I also recommend vigorous massage. In my practice , I typically wait up to twelve weeks for these changes to occur. If an implant is not in the correct place at that point, surgical repositioning is performed. While this is only necessary on occasion, it is more frequent when the two procedures are performed together. Follow your surgeons instructions, and hopefully your result will be a good one.
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May 10, 2019
Answer: 5 weeks post-op and my implants still have not dropped. Should I be worried about anything? Thank you for your question and photographs, and I am sorry that your current results have caused you concern. After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months, as the implants drop, and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume. Early in recovery the combination of tissue swelling and the volume of the implants causes a flattened, wide, and elevated appearance to the implants, while the lower breast appears empty. As this swelling resolves, and your tissues stretch, you should see gradual improvement. This typically occurs 6-8 weeks after surgery. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then. Hope this helps
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May 10, 2019
Answer: 5 weeks post-op and my implants still have not dropped. Should I be worried about anything? Thank you for your question and photographs, and I am sorry that your current results have caused you concern. After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months, as the implants drop, and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume. Early in recovery the combination of tissue swelling and the volume of the implants causes a flattened, wide, and elevated appearance to the implants, while the lower breast appears empty. As this swelling resolves, and your tissues stretch, you should see gradual improvement. This typically occurs 6-8 weeks after surgery. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then. Hope this helps
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