425cc under the muscle implants. 1 week post op, will I get more projection once the implants settle? (photos)

Hello,Thank you for your question. In the weeks immediately following breast augmentation, especially with under the muscle placement, swelling and tightness can compress the implant volume up and outward for a time. Along with giving the appearance of high, rectangular breasts, this can make them appear smaller temporarily. You will need to allow a full 6 months to see the breast volume settled in and softened. This process is often called "Drop & Fluff" Try to be patient and wait until 6 months to evaluate your results.Take care

When I meet with my patients prior to surgery we discuss the recovery period including time to fully see your results, massage and the correct bra to allow shaping and the size you desire. Most important the patients are told to be patient because things improve dramatically.

This is a very typical appearance one week after surgery.  Your plastic surgeon may recommend a wrap to wear over the top of the breasts until they settle.  As the implants go down into their "pockets", the projection of the lower breast will improve.  This can take weeks to months  to occur.  Sometimes, a revision is required to release the lower tissues within the pocket if the implants remain high.  Best to discuss at your next visit.

I appreciate your question.



Right now, you are very early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you. Then reassess final result at 6 months.



The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.



Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

I know it's hard to come out of surgery and not have your breasts look the way that you want immediately, but your body is healing. It can take anywhere from 3-6 months for your breasts to fully heal and drop/settle so their look will change daily. For now, be patient and kind to your body as it heals. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Hang in there! As long as the shape and feel are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there are any compression garments, stretches or massaging exercises that can help speed your recovery.

Thank you for your question and photo. At only one week post-op, it is far too soon in the healing process to determine what your final result will look like. I tell my patients to wait at least three months as their breasts need to heal and drop into place. Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions of your surgeon as you move forward in the healing process to ensure optimal results.  Doing so will allow your breasts to "settle", which should give you more projection.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Thank you for your question and photographs.  After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months, as the implants drop, and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume.  Though your size and projection will not change, the tissue will redistribute itself to round out the lower portion of your breast to fill out bra's differently and afford a more natural breast shape. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then. Hope this helps.

Hello, over the next several weeks I would expect your implants to settle with the point of projection becoming lower in your breast. As the skin loosens and the implant settles, your shape and appearance should improve greatly. I would give it at least a couple of months before you can start to truly see how things are going to look. From what I can see, you look normal for a week out.

It appears from your photographs that you have upper pole swelling, which is completely expected at one week post-op.  This swelling, which is the pectorals major muscle, masks the projection of the implant.  As the upper pole swelling decreases, it will unmask the projection of your implants.  This is the process of the implants dropping into place. In most patients this process is complete by about 3 months post-op, but can occasionally take longer.  Right now it is best to remain patient and follow the post-operative instructions of your surgeon.  I hope this answer helps.  Best of luck.