When will gummy bear type of breast implants soften up?

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Had my surgery 2 weeks ago and my boobs feel tight and hard. How long will it take for them to soften up to a point where I can squeeze them? Will they ever get really soft close to real fat tissue feel? Thanks!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  In general it can take 6+ months for your breasts to soften and feel more natural.  Hang in there and allow several more months to pass to assess your long-term results.

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the great question and congratulations on your surgery. It can take 1-3 months for the swelling to go down completely. As the skin stretches and relaxes the implant should soften up some more. Keep in mind that if you have shaped implants, the gel in them is just firmer than some of the other types of implatns. Allergan for instance makes implants in gels with three types of firmness. Give it some more time. Your implants should definitely start to soften up and feel more like your own breasts. Best~Dr. Sieber

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