Breast implants feel heavy on chest and are not dropping. Loosing weigh because of it.

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I am almost 6 weeks out from A breast lift and 260cc implant. Swelling has completely gone down but the implants have not dropped. In fact. They feel like they are rising. I feel like I can't breath. I have lost 10 pounds because I feel like something is stepping on my chest. Is this normal?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are still early in your recovery from breast augmentation surgery.  Your breast will change for many months.  Are you masaging your implamnts? Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  Best wishes

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Although your body still can have changes following the augmentation mastopexy, at 4 weeks and with relatively small implants, it is unlikely that you will have significant changes. I would review your preop photos with your surgeon and see what their feeling is with regard to position. The tightness you are describing is seen in a small percentage of patients who take longer to "get used" to the sensation of having the implants. Provided there is no fluid or other reason for the pressure this should diminish as your body accomodates the new implants. Muscle spasm is another reason for this pressure feeling and is increased with upper extremity motion. Best of Luck!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry , but without an exam it is hard to advise on your particular situation.  By six weeks you should be feeling well and implants have usually been dropping not rising.  I suggest you see your doctor to discuss. Good Luck.

Christine Rodgers, MD · Answer

HI Abigail,  It is too early to say if your beast implants have reached their final position just yet. In some cases, it may take more than 6 months and up to a year for implants to attain their final position. I would recommend that you see your plastic surgeon to see what is going on.Best Wishes,Dr. Christine Rodgers

Robert P. Schmid, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! It's is certainly  little unusual to lose weight because of breast implants, esp with relatively small 260cc implants. The "heavy" feeling however is fairly common. It could take up to 6 months for you to feel like they "are a part of you", but voice these concerns to your plastic surgeon. Best of luck to you!

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