Is it normal to feel the edge of my implant at 5 days post op BA?

Thank you for your question...Yes it is not uncommon for patients to be able to feel the edge of the implant, especially if they are naturally very thin or have very little breast tissue to begin with. Please see your surgeon if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.

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Probably wise to let your surgeon know what you are experiencing. It is likely related to the edge of the saline implant but they should be made aware.

Yes, I find that it is not uncommon to be able to feel a breast implant, especially if you are thin or have little breast tissue to start with.  The ability to feel the implant may decrease over the first few months, so be patient.  Even if it doesn’t, I have found that although the implant may be ‘feel-able’, it usually is not ‘see-able’.  You won’t actually see the edge of the implant.

Hello and thank you for the question. Obviously, it's hard to give definitive recommendation, without seeing pictures or examining your. As others suggested, it's way too early and it can take 3 months to see the final results. Early after breast augmentation, implants tend to sit high on the chest
wall, which make the breasts look unnatural and you might be able to fee the implant edge. Over the course of next several
weeks, implants drop to their final location behind the breast
tissue. As they do, the bottom of the breasts will round up and the nipple-areola complexes will rotate
upward. At the beginning, it's not uncommon for one implant to be at
a different level compared to the other one. I would be more patient. Stay in touch with you surgeon. Best,
Pejman
Aflaki, M.D.
Johns
Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Dear sarahha123,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 5 days  post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Sarah.   I appreciate your concerns but way too early to worry. Your body needs time to heal and adapt to the implants. The skin and muscle over the implants must stretch a bit to allow the implants to settle into their final position. While your appearance will improve fairly quickly, don't expect to see your final result for at least 6 months after surgery.  Follow up with your plastic surgeon, but try not to worry. Good Luck!

Thank you for your questionYour concerns are not uncommon at this early stage. Be patient, follow your surgeon instructions and hopefully you implant will settle normally with time. I suggest you follow up with your surgeon team  by email, phone, FaceTime if you still have some concerns or question.Best Wishes
Dr Genevieve F. Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

Hi Sarahha123,Thank you so much for your question. It can be completely normal to feel the edge of the implant while you are still settling out. I tell my patient's to expect 2-3 months before their implants settle into the place they will be. I would suggest you call your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and relay your concerns. Congratulations on your augmentation!Best,Dr. Streu

In all patients that we see for breast augmentation surgery I always explain that they may be able to feel the edge of the implant. This is especially true if a patient has little breast tissue to start. I would reach out to your board certified surgeon and let them know that you are experiencing this. Best of luck to you!

Hello and thank you for your question.   You are right , it is early in your recovery period, however, if you are thin or had very little breast tissue prior to your augmentation , you may very well be able to feel it permantently, especially with a saline implant.   If you feel it and don't see it , that's okay, but again, thinner girls with very little breast tissue may show rippling.