Should I Feel Implant Moving Around 12 Days Post Op? (photo)

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Hi...I'm 12 days post op from having a breast lift and 300 cc silicone implants under the muscle. I've noticed within the past couple of days that I can feel the implant under my left breast move around when I bend over and such. Is this normal? And when should I not feel them moving around anymore! It's not very comfortable to feel that...thank you!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for posting. Your photos demonstrate a very nice early result from surgery. Kudos to you and your surgeon. It is normal to feel breast implants moving around as you have described. This feeling will get better as you get use to your breast implants. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

Naveen Setty, MD · Answer

Thanks for your picture and question.  The feeling you are describing is quite normal.  It should resolve with time possibly as early as 6 weeks but more likely by 3 months after surgery.  You appear to have a very nice result so far.  Good luck with your recovery!

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

It is quite normal to fell your implants moving with changes in position early postop.  This will resolve with time.  The time it takes to resolve ins variable from person to person. Best wishes on your recovery.

Richard Rahdon, FRACS · Answer

Hi there, this is to be expected: there is always some fluid around the implants for the first couple of weeks. It will settle down.

Randy Proffitt, MD · Answer

Women describe several different sensations about the implants early on.  Feeling them move is normal.  They are new to you so everything feels different. Be patient.  As time goes by they will feel more a part of you and natural.

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