I got silicone filled implants (aec-xtralane 350cc) and tummy tuck 17 days ago. The dr told me that due to my hemo 12.5, she probably due subglandular. I asked her to confirm placement after, she said they're SUBMUSCULAR. I don't get why they are so high IF in fact they're submuscular and why I have to wear a band (hurts) to help them drop. Are they that high bc they were filled after? Will they really drop? I'm so concerned they'll always look like this. Not happy.
March 12, 2017
Answer: If my implants are submuscular then why are they so high? Will they drop? Why the band? Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery. Although I can't comment on the details of your specific procedure, I will say the breast implants placed under the muscle tend to be high immediately after surgery. They settle over the course of the first 3-6 months. Noticeable settling is seen in the first week and then again at the six week visit. The subsequent few months will lead to even more settling. As the implants settle, the appearance of the breast improves. A nice round contour forms at the bottom and fullness moves from the top to the bottom of the breast.
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March 12, 2017
Answer: If my implants are submuscular then why are they so high? Will they drop? Why the band? Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery. Although I can't comment on the details of your specific procedure, I will say the breast implants placed under the muscle tend to be high immediately after surgery. They settle over the course of the first 3-6 months. Noticeable settling is seen in the first week and then again at the six week visit. The subsequent few months will lead to even more settling. As the implants settle, the appearance of the breast improves. A nice round contour forms at the bottom and fullness moves from the top to the bottom of the breast.
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April 12, 2017
Answer: How do breast implants drop? Breast augmentation is extremely common and recovery can vary from patient to patient based on the anatomy of the breast (tight / small vs loose / large), the implant (round vs shaped), surface (smooth vs textured) and placement location (submuscular vs subglandular). It is this last variable that probably has the most effect. In nearly all cases the lower portion of the breast has to stretch gradually to allow the implant to fill it out. As the lower portion stretches the implant will "drop" into place. Until this happens the implant will appear to be too high. In addition, in the majority of times the implant is placed submuscularly. It is beyond the scope of this to discuss the merits of the different placement location. Regardless, a woman's breast normally extends down below the lowest portion of the muscle (pectoralis major). In small breasted women it is not too big of a deal if the implant is placed entirely beneath the muscle. But in larger breasted women, those who have lost volume after breast feeding, or in those who have an unusually high muscle, if the implant is placed entirely beneath the muscle, the implant can be trapped and unable to come down. That is why most surgeons will place the implant in a partial submuscular , or dual plane, position. Implants in the subglandular position have less of this as an issue and is often why surgeons might prefer a textured implant in this location. Textured implants won't tend to drop as much. The dropping can take a good month and I have seen it take as much as three months to finish. Massage and wearing a light compression band across the upper breast can help but you should check with your own surgeon.
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April 12, 2017
Answer: How do breast implants drop? Breast augmentation is extremely common and recovery can vary from patient to patient based on the anatomy of the breast (tight / small vs loose / large), the implant (round vs shaped), surface (smooth vs textured) and placement location (submuscular vs subglandular). It is this last variable that probably has the most effect. In nearly all cases the lower portion of the breast has to stretch gradually to allow the implant to fill it out. As the lower portion stretches the implant will "drop" into place. Until this happens the implant will appear to be too high. In addition, in the majority of times the implant is placed submuscularly. It is beyond the scope of this to discuss the merits of the different placement location. Regardless, a woman's breast normally extends down below the lowest portion of the muscle (pectoralis major). In small breasted women it is not too big of a deal if the implant is placed entirely beneath the muscle. But in larger breasted women, those who have lost volume after breast feeding, or in those who have an unusually high muscle, if the implant is placed entirely beneath the muscle, the implant can be trapped and unable to come down. That is why most surgeons will place the implant in a partial submuscular , or dual plane, position. Implants in the subglandular position have less of this as an issue and is often why surgeons might prefer a textured implant in this location. Textured implants won't tend to drop as much. The dropping can take a good month and I have seen it take as much as three months to finish. Massage and wearing a light compression band across the upper breast can help but you should check with your own surgeon.
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March 12, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation - Post Op Swelling? 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.
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March 12, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation - Post Op Swelling? 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.
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