I’m 18 days post op. My implants are so high I can’t even wear a cute top. I stay covered in large shirts or sweaters. I went for my post op appointment last week and doctor seemed very concerned and immediately gave me a strap/band to help push them down. Do muscle relaxers at bedtime help ?
February 12, 2018
Answer: Breast implants need time to drop and fluff At 18 days you are about 13 percent settled, shaped, softened, dropped and fluffed. "Drop and fluff" refers to the fact that as the skin stretches and the muscles relax, the implants move down and out slowly – about 1 percent a day. It’ll be about six weeks before they even begin to settle down, but they’ll be close to 80 percent settled at three months. Watching their progress is like watching your hair grow. You don’t see a difference in your hair growth daily, but all of a sudden you need a haircut. Be patient after surgery. Give yourself a few months before making a judgment about your surgical results. You won't know the outcome until then. You should express your concerns to your surgeon. Revision surgery should never be considered before 6 months, when you are closer to 90 percent settled. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author Phila., Pa.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Breast implants need time to drop and fluff At 18 days you are about 13 percent settled, shaped, softened, dropped and fluffed. "Drop and fluff" refers to the fact that as the skin stretches and the muscles relax, the implants move down and out slowly – about 1 percent a day. It’ll be about six weeks before they even begin to settle down, but they’ll be close to 80 percent settled at three months. Watching their progress is like watching your hair grow. You don’t see a difference in your hair growth daily, but all of a sudden you need a haircut. Be patient after surgery. Give yourself a few months before making a judgment about your surgical results. You won't know the outcome until then. You should express your concerns to your surgeon. Revision surgery should never be considered before 6 months, when you are closer to 90 percent settled. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author Phila., Pa.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Implant dropping Dear Angiecali,dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Implant dropping Dear Angiecali,dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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