How Long Does It Take Implants to Look "Normal" After Reconstruction Surgery?

Most women will be close to their final outcome after 3 months. In my experience, the bigger the implant the longer it takes for ultimate healing, #DropAndFluff , especially if you have toned pectoralis muscles and the implants are submuscular.

With a breast reconstruction like yours, it may take anywhere between one and three months for the implants to settle or take the shape/look that they will always have. After tissue expanders are exchanged for implants, the soft tissues covering the implants will conform to the new implant shape rather than the previous expander shape. Sometimes there may be little change after surgery, but more often this process takes several weeks to be completed. If you were expanded to 600cc and 650cc implants were placed, the implant pocket is probably fairly tight around the implant and there may not be much change over time. With 650cc, you should actually have a C cup volume, but because the implants are not the natural breast shape, they may not completely fill out a bra cup. To help the implants settle and to help keep the breasts as soft and natural looking as possible, some surgeons recommend some form of implant massage. You should check with your doctor to see if this is recommended in your case and follow whatever he/she recommends.