I'm 2 weeks post breast augmentation, and they haven't dropped yet. Should I be worried? (Photo)

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I had breast augmentation 2 weeks ago. 450 cc silicone under the muscle. My boobs are weird looking and they haven't dropped yet. Should I be worried or do I need to give it more time?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the questionIts too early to talk about results. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

The skin envelope will continue to stretch with the new implants over the next few months.  You can consider wearing a bandeau across the top of your chest to gently push the implants down with the consent of your surgeon.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! You are still very early in the healing process and will begin to see change in the next few weeks as the tissue continues to soften allowing the implants to "drop." It's best to continue your daily massaging and stretches. The implants will begin to feel more natural and a part of you around the 3 month mark.  Good luck and congratulations again!

Joel M. Stewart, Jr., MD · Answer

You are early in your recovery. It takes some time for the breast tissues to expand and allow the implants to fill the lower part of the breast.As others have said, the time that this process takes varies from patient to patient but sometimes it can take months.Alert your surgeon to your concerns so that they can help you along during this early phase.I am sure you will have an awesome result.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

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 at this time. 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

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Because of swelling the volume of the breast implant may be artificially supported after breast augmentation. It may take a number of weeks for the swelling to subside to the point where the breast implants are hang naturally.

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Good morning.Judging by the pictures the implants are large for your frame and will therefore take some time to settle in to a good position. Talk to your doctor about massage and a bandeau. These things sometimes take 2 months to settle in.Best of LuckDr. JA. Dean Jabs M.D. Ph.D. FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kiran Polavarapu, MD · Answer

You are very early in the recovery process. Swelling can take months to truly resolve and so does "dropping" or settling of the implants. Drink plenty of water, increase your activity and decrease your sodium intake. These can all help.

Jeremy B. White, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon for submuscular breast implants to "ride high" for a while after surgery. It may take a few months for the skin and muscle to stretch enough to accommodate your new implants. Give them time to drop and continue to follow up on your concerns with your surgeon.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for post. Keep in mind that 2 weeks is still pretty early to start worrying. 
 Every person is different & healing time varies so the range can be
 anywhere from 3-6 months for implants to settle.  Follow your surgeons 
recommendations with wearing the band and post surgical bra and give it some time.Good luck :)

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