Will my breast drop further? 6 weeks post-op (Photo)

Your breasts are looking great at this point.  Healing from a breast augmentation takes time. The appearance of your breasts will change day to day, and it is not uncommon for one breast to drop a little sooner than the other.  Try as best you as you can to be patient and endure the process. Keep all of your follow up appointments with your plastic surgeon. Communicate your concerns directly to him.  He can guide you through your unique case and provide you with reassurance and steps for optimal healing and results.

Thank you for a great question. As I discuss with my patients both before and after a breast augmentation it takes time. Massage, bandeau and patience all help. Most implants will take 3-6 depending on size shape profile and silicone vs saline. 

Congratulations on your surgery and thank you for your question.  You are in the very early stages of recovery.  Breasts can take about 6-8 months to settle completely.  I would suggest continuing your massage instructions that your surgeon may have give you and wait a little bit longer.  Best of luck to you. 

With aggressive massage, the implant may drop from months 3 through 6.  If they have not changed by 6 months, you may want to consider whether to lower the implant.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Recovery after breast augmentation can vary for everyone and even from one side to another sometimes.  Everyone is a bit asymmetric from side to side and you should usually expect variation in your recovery because of this.  I usually tell my patients that it will take about 6 weeks to 3 months for both breasts to drop depending upon how tight things were to begin with. Be sure to consult with your operating surgeon if you have any questions or concerns.

Hello and thank you for the question. Typically, implants take about 3 months to drop to their final position. Best,

Hi & thanks for your question.You are still early in your recovery. It can take 3 to 6 months for the implants to drop and settle. Continue to follow all your post op instructions and contact your surgeon with any concerns. Best wishes!

You are still early in your recovery, you may see changes in the months to come. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and follow all post operative instructions. Good luck.

Thanks for the question and photos.  You look to be healing as I would expect. At 6 weeks, there is still a significant amount of healing and settling that will occur.  It can take up to 6 months, or longer for the final result to be reached.  Follow your surgeons instructions and give it time! Best Regards.Dr Deboni@drdeboni

Dear Carmalita,
dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery