My breast implant is not dropping, would Prednisone and Singulair help it drop? (Photo)

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I am 7 weeks post op. What are the chances this will drop in new few weeks with help of Prednisone and Singulair. Aggressive massage and Band for at least 6 hours a day. I’m hopeless and I’ve yet to get excited about my new boobs. It’s affected my intimacy with my husband and I’m feeling regret. :( 425cc under muscle. I had bad bruising in the lower pole of this breast and it did go away. I feel a hard ridge all along the bottom pole of breast.

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

Sorry about your implant asymmetry. Time is on your side. Most implants settle within a few weeks, but some take longer, even up to six months. The best advice is to follow your surgeon's suggestions. They want a symmetric result too. Singulair is sometimes used in an off-label fashion to help resolve capsular contracture. If your surgeon thinks that is happening, they might recommend it. Some plastic surgeons believe in it, some do not. As for Prednisone, I am not familiar with that being used to correct asymmetry or contracture. Listen to your doctor and follow their suggestions. Give it time, all may settle as you want.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. At this point, it is only 7 weeks from surgery and much too early to be critical of your results. It is going to take 3-6 months for the implants to settle into position and it is not uncommon for one to do that faster than the other. Try to be patient and follow your surgeon's instructions. If you want to consider taking some additional medications, you need to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Javier Soto, MD · Answer

The implants usually drop after a three months of recovery but it can take up to 6 months to finally get down. I usually recommend my patients to use a breast band in top of the chest, wearing this everyday you will help the implants to get down quicker, It's important to discuss all of your concerns about your condition and the surgery with your surgeon,You are still very early in healing.
Please keep giving us feedback of your process, and I hope my answer comes to help. Always remember to look for a well trained plastic surgeon.

Harun Zekirovski, DO · Answer

This is not unusual. It takes time for the implants to drop and sometimes they will drop at different times. I wouldn't be worried about it at this point since is still early. If at 6 months you are having the same issues, I would address it with your surgeon. Continue with the breast massage because this could potentially help. Good luck
Harun Zekirovski, DO
Orlando based Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Larger implants take longer to drop, particularly in smaller women.   Massage can help, but larger implants may take 3 to 6 months to drop to their final levels. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

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