Loose Skin in Lower Part of Breast After Breast Augmentation

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I had a breast augmentation 3 weeks ago.The implants were put submuscular DP1 (does that mean dual plane type 1 ?),305cc. I was told not to wear any bra so I didnt. My right breast is fine so far. My actual concern is my left breast: the skin in the lower part of the breast feels (doesnt look) very loose and empty.Will this change?Do the implants still have to drop down? I was breastfeeding my two children, so had a very soft, empty breast before surgery. Hope someone can help, thanks!

Hayley Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible, with the implants riding high right after surgery, to feel looseness or emptiness at the lower aspect of the breast. Typically, after implant gravitational descent, "dropping", this may correct. I recommend massage to assist in implant position as they drop and settle with gravity. I also use an underwire bra to stabilize the lower and lateral aspect of the breast pocket to decrease risks for "bottoming out", where the implant drops too much. I would ask your plastic surgeon what he or she recommends. Regardless, don't get too aggravated yet, it can take 2-6 months for your appearance to stabilize after breast augmentation, before you can assess a 'final' result.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

With only 3 weeks after surgery, it is not likely that you have experienced a stable result. I would highly recommend that you wait at least 6-9 months before you make any final assesments. Use of preferential breast implant displacement excercises may be used more on the left breast but I would discuss this with your surgeon. You may require revisionary surgery but this is not the time to make that decision.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank
you for the question.  You are still in
the post operation recovery stage.  It is
not uncommon to have asymmetries during this
period.  Breasts do heal at different rates.  It usually takes about 8-12
weeks for the wounds to heal and around 4-6 months for the implants to fully
settle.  It would always be best to visit
your board-certified plastic surgeon and get a full assessment for your
concerns.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael
Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

Scott E. Newman, MD, FACS · Answer

Although it's difficult to say from the photo you presented, it looks to me like you had some asymmetry before surgery.  It's possible that, if things stay this way, a small left-side breast lift may help you.  It will cause scars that will be different on one side compared to the other so there are other issues to consider.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation surgery with subpectoral implants usually requires several weeks before the breasts assume their final shape and appearance. During this time the implants tend to 'settle" inferiorly into their ultimate position. Allow more time for this to occur, and always discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.

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