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.
Answer: Breast implants high... Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Your plastic surgeon will be best resource when it comes to accurate assessment, advice, and/or meaningful reassurance. There are many variables when it comes to how much breast implants will "settle"; the main variable in my opinion will be exactly how/where the breast implant pocket was dissected. Again, for this reason, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource.
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Answer: Breast implants high... Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Your plastic surgeon will be best resource when it comes to accurate assessment, advice, and/or meaningful reassurance. There are many variables when it comes to how much breast implants will "settle"; the main variable in my opinion will be exactly how/where the breast implant pocket was dissected. Again, for this reason, your plastic surgeon will be your best resource.
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Answer: Need more time At 17 days post-surgery, your implants are sitting high because tissue expansion hasn’t occurred, yet. This will take about 4 months or so, during which your implants will gradually become less compressed and fall into place for a more natural result. The band will help make them drop, but if this hurts please notify your surgeon.
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Answer: Need more time At 17 days post-surgery, your implants are sitting high because tissue expansion hasn’t occurred, yet. This will take about 4 months or so, during which your implants will gradually become less compressed and fall into place for a more natural result. The band will help make them drop, but if this hurts please notify your surgeon.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: Early Post-Operative Breast Aug After breast augmentation the tissues begin to stretch from the weight of implants and the breasts begin to settle. This “drop and fluff” often occurs in the first few months after surgery as the edema finally escapes and the soft tissues relax. During this time there can be small irregularities and contour deformities present throughout the breasts. In addition, slight asymmetry is often the rule opposed to the exception - especially as most breasts are asymmetric to begin with. A post-operative bra and superior strap are used to control the implant position during the early healing process. Sometimes breast massage is used to apply pressure to the implants and encourage the implants to drop faster. See the link below for more information.It will take up to 6 months to see a final result. Close follow-up with your surgeon is essential.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: Early Post-Operative Breast Aug After breast augmentation the tissues begin to stretch from the weight of implants and the breasts begin to settle. This “drop and fluff” often occurs in the first few months after surgery as the edema finally escapes and the soft tissues relax. During this time there can be small irregularities and contour deformities present throughout the breasts. In addition, slight asymmetry is often the rule opposed to the exception - especially as most breasts are asymmetric to begin with. A post-operative bra and superior strap are used to control the implant position during the early healing process. Sometimes breast massage is used to apply pressure to the implants and encourage the implants to drop faster. See the link below for more information.It will take up to 6 months to see a final result. Close follow-up with your surgeon is essential.
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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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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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