Is It Possible for a HP Silicone Implant to Remain Stuck Under the Muscle?

I think you'll have to wait for until about 3-4 months after your surgery to assess your results. If you're just 3 weeks after surgery, your breasts have not settled yet. 

Photos would be helpful to give you the best answer.  You are 3 weeks out, maybe a superior (upper pole) band to help settle the implant may be warranted.

Dr. ES

 At 3 weeks after surgery, the breast implants may still be high.  With vigorous massage and time, they may well drop significantly and fill the loose skin you are seeing.  Allow 3 to 6 months for this to occur.  Good luck.

Your appearance is temporary and will resolve over the next few weeks.  The fullness of the superior margin of the breast is the top part of the pectoralis muscle.  Give it time and the implants will settle into position.  Time, Weight and Gravity are on your side.

Without seeing you or at least photos, it is very difficult to assess your concerns. I will say that implants can take a few months to drop.

Three weeks is very early in the post-op period. Implants often appear high at this stage. Usually as edema resolves, and the breast softens, the implant appears to drop lower in the breast. This usually occurs over aperiod of from 6 weeks to four months.

I recommend that you follow the advise of your PS and give it some time to resolve on its own. 

Hi Betty,


It generally takes 6-8 weeks for the breasts to "soften and settle" after implants. You will see additional changes for several more months after that.

Ask your PS if he recommends "massage" and/or elastic compression to assist the settling process.

You will very likely feel much better about your appearance in a few more weeks.


Thanks for your question and good luck!