Breast Implants Not Dropping 3 Months Post Op? (photo)

From the pictures you posted, it would appear that you have a little more dropping to do.  From the pictures you posted, it would appear that you have a little more dropping to do. Fortunately, three months is still fairly early. Although some people drop into position right away, this is not always the case. I tell patients that we cannot judge the final  results until at least six months after the surgery.  There is a common perception that we simply insert the implants and we see immediate results. In most cases, there is a lot of work to be  surgery to get the optimal results. That is why it is essential that you keep your follow-up visits with your plastic surgeon.  What is encouraging is that you're developing a very nice shape and you should be headed towards a decent result

It's still early in your healing process. #Healing will continue for 2-3 months following your #Augmentation #Mastopexy procedure. There may be some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. Sensation will be abnormal. Scars will also be changing.But, it can be up to one year see your final result. Your doctor may require you to move or massage the implants within the breast pockets during the #postoperative period. #Textured implants do not require breast massage. You will be informed about this at your post-operative visit. Also, the two breasts commonly heal quite differently so #assymetry is not unusual. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete #healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.

When implants are first inserted, they sit high up because your tissues are tight and gravity hasn't taken effect. Over time, natural tissue expansion occurs to allow the implants to fall into place. By this time, your breasts will have taken on a more natural contour, where the lower breasts become softer and rounder. Please wait at least four months for this to happen.This process tends to occur sooner in one breast than the other, so don't be alarmed if you find that your left drops before the right or vice versa.

Thank you for the photos. In general it may take 6 months to a year or so to have the implants finally fall into place. Good that you are seeing your board certified plastic surgeon and let him/her know what is going on. Every surgeon may have their own protocol for message, etc;.

   With aggressive massage, the implants may drop from montths 3 through 6.  If they have not changed by 6 months, you may want to consider surgery.  Without an exam or at least preoperative pictures, the choice of whether to lower the implants or to perform a lift or both is a bit uncertain.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I agree with you that the implants could stand to be a little lower. They might still be able to come down with vigorous massage but check with your surgeon. If for whatever they don't it shouldn't be difficult to have a short surgical revision to correct them. Good luck.

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Thank you for your question and photos. In my observation you are too early in your considerations, give it time to settle. Don't worry, 3 months post op is to soon to determine what your breasts will look like. At this time, what you are describing is normal. Be Patient, you should see final results within 4 to 6 months. Continue to follow instructions by your doctor and you will see a drastic change as they settle. It is important to stay compressed and wear a stabilizer bra that both supports and help push the breast into the area or choice. 
Best of Luck!

Dr. Dillon

It can take up to six months for implants to fully descend and your tissues to fully relax. This is on the longer side but not unheard of. At that time its appropriate to consider further interventions.

Great after posted photos but need to compare to before photos! I assume you had some slight asymmetry? But the result is uneven and you could consider a donut lift or even larger implants. Discuss with your surgeon. 

Yes according to the photos your implants still look too high but at least they look fairly symmetrical.  The size of the implant is not too large but I would guess you had a transaxillary approach.  If this approach is done and the inferior origins of the pectoralis muscle were not divided the pectoralis muscle acts as a muscular sling and may take a very long time for the implants to drop or not ever drop.  If you flex your pectoralis muscle and the implants displace upwards or laterally a lot then the pectoralis muscle is acting as a sling and the implants will take a very long time to drop.  It would be best to discuss this with your surgeon.