I just hit exactly two months post op. I have 350cc silicone underneath the muscle. I've always noticed that the left breast is taking longer to drop than the right but just today, it seems like the right nipple is getting bigger than the left. Also when i stretch, the incision line on the left downs seem to "lift" like the right. It is also still hard and hurts. I've been massaging frequently but they end up feeling stiff still afterwards. Is this normal? What can I do to soften the scar.
Answer: Two months post op breast augmentation. Left breast is still high and nipple is smaller than the right. Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance.Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other.Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery.Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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Answer: Two months post op breast augmentation. Left breast is still high and nipple is smaller than the right. Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance.Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other.Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery.Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Uneven breast implant drop It is common for one implant to drop before another. Let me reassure you.You need to give it a couple more months. Try increased massage to the right breast implant to help it catch up to the left side.I hope this helps.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Uneven breast implant drop It is common for one implant to drop before another. Let me reassure you.You need to give it a couple more months. Try increased massage to the right breast implant to help it catch up to the left side.I hope this helps.
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August 28, 2016
Answer: Two months post op breast augmentation. Left breast is still high and nipple is smaller than the right. Continue to follow up with your surgeon and follow all postoperative instructions to help with scarring and lower the chance of developing capsular contracture. As stated by many, your breast will change for several more months and do it at different rates.
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August 28, 2016
Answer: Two months post op breast augmentation. Left breast is still high and nipple is smaller than the right. Continue to follow up with your surgeon and follow all postoperative instructions to help with scarring and lower the chance of developing capsular contracture. As stated by many, your breast will change for several more months and do it at different rates.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Implants too high You are early in your recovery phase. I recommend that you follow up with your plastic surgeon. Your implants will adjust and drop up to 6-9 months. Best of luck.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Implants too high You are early in your recovery phase. I recommend that you follow up with your plastic surgeon. Your implants will adjust and drop up to 6-9 months. Best of luck.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Recovery after Breast Implants | One implant can drop faster than the other Thank you for your question.You are still very early in the recovery phase. Breast Implants can drop for up to six months.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Recovery after Breast Implants | One implant can drop faster than the other Thank you for your question.You are still very early in the recovery phase. Breast Implants can drop for up to six months.
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