I am having 550 cc silicon implants placed over the muscle. How long does it take them to drop and how does that compare to implants placed under the muscle?
Answer: Three to four months generally 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.
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Answer: Three to four months generally 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.
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Answer: How Long Will It Take for Subglandular Implants to Drop? It's a great question. Implants above the muscle tend to drop a little quicker, but still take three months to settle into their final position. Implants under the muscle take up to six months to settle into their final position. It's important to continue to be patient with the process and follow your surgeon's instructions closely. Congratulations on your surgery!
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Answer: How Long Will It Take for Subglandular Implants to Drop? It's a great question. Implants above the muscle tend to drop a little quicker, but still take three months to settle into their final position. Implants under the muscle take up to six months to settle into their final position. It's important to continue to be patient with the process and follow your surgeon's instructions closely. Congratulations on your surgery!
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February 27, 2021
Answer: Time frame for subglandular implants to drop? Thank you for the question. Implants typically start to move downward at one month. It may take 12 months for them finally to get into position. This seems to be true with either pocket placement. Please let your board certified plastic surgeon know your thoughts. Together, you will make an appropriate plan. Please follow the recommendations that they might give you.
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February 27, 2021
Answer: Time frame for subglandular implants to drop? Thank you for the question. Implants typically start to move downward at one month. It may take 12 months for them finally to get into position. This seems to be true with either pocket placement. Please let your board certified plastic surgeon know your thoughts. Together, you will make an appropriate plan. Please follow the recommendations that they might give you.
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May 24, 2019
Answer: Prevent descent by using retor-pectoral implants
550 cc silicone implants weigh over 1 lb and are held up only by the skin envelope when placed subglandular. Your age and skin tone will determine how long it takes them to drop. The more concerning factor is that they will continue to drop from gravitational force. This is why surgeons prefer NOT to use pre-pectoral position. It is much better to do implants retro-pectoral to prevent descent of the breasts.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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May 24, 2019
Answer: Prevent descent by using retor-pectoral implants
550 cc silicone implants weigh over 1 lb and are held up only by the skin envelope when placed subglandular. Your age and skin tone will determine how long it takes them to drop. The more concerning factor is that they will continue to drop from gravitational force. This is why surgeons prefer NOT to use pre-pectoral position. It is much better to do implants retro-pectoral to prevent descent of the breasts.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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April 11, 2022
Answer: Sub Glandular Breast Implants Dropping?
Thank you for the question.
Unlike sub muscular (dual plane) breast implants, sub glandular breast implants tend to take their final position relatively quickly after breast augmentation surgery. It is likely that you will see the implants in their final position within the first 1 to 2 months after surgery.
I hope this helps.
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April 11, 2022
Answer: Sub Glandular Breast Implants Dropping?
Thank you for the question.
Unlike sub muscular (dual plane) breast implants, sub glandular breast implants tend to take their final position relatively quickly after breast augmentation surgery. It is likely that you will see the implants in their final position within the first 1 to 2 months after surgery.
I hope this helps.
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