Breast augmentation "drop and fluff", does it hurt?

Settling of breast implants, or "drop and fluff", is a normal process that occurs after a breast augmentation.  I tell my patients that most will be settled anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months after surgery.  The process of the implants settling is not painful.  It occurs as your tissue adapts to the stretch of the implants.  The discomfort after surgery usually only last a few days.  See my attached blog post for more information about the "drop and fluff" process.

Thank you for the question. This is normal and usually with minimal to no pain. First few days are the worse and implants can take up to 3-6 months to settle. Good luck.

Thank you for asking. This process does not typically hurt. The tissues are both stretching and relaxing. The length of time depends on the type of technique and the size of implant. Best wishes!

Hello! Thank you for your question!  This process is expected post-augmentation and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks to months as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Usually, final results will be seen a few months postop. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. It is not uncommon for one breast to settle more quickly than the other due to swelling, dissection, or muscle tightness. If still displaced after this time, a surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and bring the implant(s) down or implant exchange/revision.  While typically not painful, it is not uncommon for patients to describe some discomfort as this occurs.  Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Hi & thank you for your question.Your breasts will be sore and tight after surgery. As you heal you will begin to feel better. Drop and fluff is when your breasts soften and settle into position over a few months. You should not feel discomfort with this. Best of luck,

Hello,Breast augmentation typically feels the most uncomfortable directly after surgery and patients may feel achy and sore for an average of two weeks. The drop and fluff process is a slow, settling and softening of breast implants as tightness and inflammation resolves and this does not typically feel uncomfortable but in fact, the breasts will feel less sensitive and sore as months go by.All the best

no. This process does not hurt.  The pain happens in the early phases post surgery but even that improves within a few days.  Hope this helps.Dr Vasisht

The initial few days are a bit uncomfortable but not too bad and easily managed with a prescription pain medication.  Ideally the implants would not drop too much.  I generally place them exactly where I want them to stay.  There are several things that I do to ensure that they don't move much.  Nonetheless, the process of healing is generally not uncomfortable and not anything you should worry too much about.Dr Rodger ShorttOakville Plastic SurgeonAssistant Clinical Professor &Director of Cosmetic Surgery Training,McMaster UniversityPerforming plastic surgery in Oakville, Mississauga, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington, Toronto and Hamilton.

Thanks so much for your question.  If you have a "rapid recovery" type procedure where pain control is handled with long acting local pain medication in addition to pain pills, controlled post-op exercises, and meticulous surgical dissection, then you should be feeling fairly comfortable in 48 hours.  The drop and fluff is post-operative massage that isn't too bothersome.  Hope this helps.

I do not feel the process of the implants dropping on their own is a painful process. The surgery itself is what will cause discomfort. Implants take about 3 months to stretch the skin and muscle and drop completely. If you have lose skin to begin with it will be a shorter time. Sincerely,DrRickAZ