I am 3 weeks post op 550cc unders silicone smooth round implants. The sizers seemed larger then my actual post look and feel is. I am ok with this size but a little larger would have been great! Also my breast look so far apart. Does this get better with time? Any info would be so appreciated.
August 3, 2016
Answer: Will my size get any bigger as the drop and fluff stage occurs? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery. The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting and/or demonstrate deeper cleavage. Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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August 3, 2016
Answer: Will my size get any bigger as the drop and fluff stage occurs? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery. The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting and/or demonstrate deeper cleavage. Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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August 6, 2016
Answer: Will my size get any bigger as the drop and fluff stage occurs? And will my cleavage get any closer? (Photo) Good Morning and thank you for your question, At 3 weeks post op you are still in the early stages of healing and I often talk about the toothbrush test. That is to say that right now when you brush your teeth, your breasts are like 2 rocks, nothing moves! In another few weeks when you brush your teeth, the rocks will start to jiggle, at 6 weeks more jiggling, but honestly it will be at least 6months before you have that first day that you "forget" about them. In that time they will continue to settle and soften into place and although the proportion and position is more evident at 6 weeks (when you're about 50% healed) it truly is better appreciated at 3-6 months with your final result being one year. It is also common for one side to settle faster than the other and to be sure that you are progressing well be sure to check in with your plastic surgeon. They will provide you specific instructions as to aftercare, exercises etc. Best of Luck, Dr. K.
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August 6, 2016
Answer: Will my size get any bigger as the drop and fluff stage occurs? And will my cleavage get any closer? (Photo) Good Morning and thank you for your question, At 3 weeks post op you are still in the early stages of healing and I often talk about the toothbrush test. That is to say that right now when you brush your teeth, your breasts are like 2 rocks, nothing moves! In another few weeks when you brush your teeth, the rocks will start to jiggle, at 6 weeks more jiggling, but honestly it will be at least 6months before you have that first day that you "forget" about them. In that time they will continue to settle and soften into place and although the proportion and position is more evident at 6 weeks (when you're about 50% healed) it truly is better appreciated at 3-6 months with your final result being one year. It is also common for one side to settle faster than the other and to be sure that you are progressing well be sure to check in with your plastic surgeon. They will provide you specific instructions as to aftercare, exercises etc. Best of Luck, Dr. K.
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