Implants Sitting Extremely High 3 Months Post Op? (photo)

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I'm 3 months post op and very concerned about my implants sitting so high. I got 600cc, under the muscle with a lift. Implants move nicely in a pocket, breasts are getting nice and soft. I experience no pain whatsoever, it looks like the muscle doesn't want to let go of the implant :( Is it normal? Or is it a beginning of CC? thank you for your input in advance! I would like to add that since week 8 I've been wearing strap, going braless, sleeping on my tummy and massaging downwards every 3 hours. Everything to help the implants move down.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Yes, the implants are indeed a little too high right now.  But all is not lost: try a bandeau - type compression strap across the top of the breasts, to put a little downward pressure on them, and hopefully they will settle downwards.  Wear the bandeau as much as reasonably possible.

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Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your appearance looks typical at this stage and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

What did you do for the first 8 weeks?  That is when I take advantage of the healing process and involve my patients in helping determine where the implant will settle to.  But it certainly is worth it to keep trying as you are.  What you need to look at is your upper poles.  Are they in a desirable position for you?  If so, you simply need a revision of your lift.  If not, keep working at getting the implants to settle (as they often do an the most unusual of times) and if that fails, accept the possibility of needing a revision to lower them.  So its important to know your doctor's revision policy before you have surgery.  Best wishes!

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

Yes, they look a bit high at 3 months post-op but every patient is different so it could take up to 6 months for them to drop.  Don't worry, just make sure to follow your surgeon's instructions and continue to wear your strap and massage.  ac

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

These are still high, but we have all seen implants like this continue to drop by 6 months and end up with a nice contour. If the implants are soft, don't think capsular contracture.

	Continue massage, consider pectoral strap. Follow with your surgeon. 

	All the best.

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