I'm five weeks post op and my left breast is dropping faster than the other. I figured my right would drop faster because it is my dominant arm. Is this happening because of muscle? Should I be working my left arm more to keep muscle balance.
Answer: Is it common for one breast [implant] to drop faster than the other? Certainly! Sometime the dominant side has more muscle bulk and tone, and this implant drops more slowly. Sometimes the dominant hand side has slightly more bleeding/bruising (because this side has more activity/movement) and develops a slightly thicker, less compliant or soft capsule, and it drops more slowly (or not as far).Sometimes the dominant side implant drops because the muscle stretches and heals faster because it is used slightly more, as you suggested.The answer is yes, all of these things occur in different patients, and each one is different, as is their reason for their specific occurrence. It's not about "working" the other side, but your surgeon may suggest an elastic bandeau above the high breast and below the "low" breast. This may help even things out. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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Answer: Is it common for one breast [implant] to drop faster than the other? Certainly! Sometime the dominant side has more muscle bulk and tone, and this implant drops more slowly. Sometimes the dominant hand side has slightly more bleeding/bruising (because this side has more activity/movement) and develops a slightly thicker, less compliant or soft capsule, and it drops more slowly (or not as far).Sometimes the dominant side implant drops because the muscle stretches and heals faster because it is used slightly more, as you suggested.The answer is yes, all of these things occur in different patients, and each one is different, as is their reason for their specific occurrence. It's not about "working" the other side, but your surgeon may suggest an elastic bandeau above the high breast and below the "low" breast. This may help even things out. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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September 30, 2021
Answer: Breast Augmentation This is very common, do not worry. In my experience it is almost always the dominant side that takes longer to loosen and drop. Massage helps some, but it really just takes time. Give it 3-4 months. Good luck, Jane
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September 30, 2021
Answer: Breast Augmentation This is very common, do not worry. In my experience it is almost always the dominant side that takes longer to loosen and drop. Massage helps some, but it really just takes time. Give it 3-4 months. Good luck, Jane
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May 10, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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May 10, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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January 7, 2017
Answer: Is it common for one breast to drop faster than the other? Thank you for your question. It is not unusual one side implant drops faster than others. Give it some time and re evaluate. Please talk to your PS for evaluation for nothing unusual
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January 7, 2017
Answer: Is it common for one breast to drop faster than the other? Thank you for your question. It is not unusual one side implant drops faster than others. Give it some time and re evaluate. Please talk to your PS for evaluation for nothing unusual
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Answer: Is it common for one breast to drop faster than the other? Yes, this is very common if not always the case. Generally someone who is right handed will have the left side drop faster and visa versa. Everything should pretty much even out in the end, but keep in mind that you may continue to see slight breast changes throughout a year of recovery.
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Answer: Is it common for one breast to drop faster than the other? Yes, this is very common if not always the case. Generally someone who is right handed will have the left side drop faster and visa versa. Everything should pretty much even out in the end, but keep in mind that you may continue to see slight breast changes throughout a year of recovery.
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