Why hasn't my right breast "DROP" yet? 2 months post op Breast Augmentation. (photos)

Question

I had a BA on 6/2/15 and received 400 cc round Mentor Memory Gel. I'm very happy with my size and the fact that I have been healing quite nicely. However, I've been having a difficult time getting my right breast implant to "drop". I have been doing the exercises my surgeon instructed me to do but have not seen much difference on the right side. I have also noticed that the incision on the left breast is lower than the right. Could that be the reason why my right breast has not settled yet?

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for you question and photographs. 
However, without better before and after photographs, it will be difficult
to make any meaningful commentary on your situation.  I would recommend that you schedule a follow
up appointment with your operating surgeon, to further discuss your question
and concerns.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Your story actually sounds as if your creases are at different heights which would explain your incision difference and your height difference.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

From the photo you posted it's difficult to say why your right implant hasn't dropped.  So generally speaking, at 2 months post-op it's not uncommon for one side to drop before the other side.  It can take anywhere from 3-6 months for your implants to drop so it would be best to continue following your surgeon's post-op instructions and try not to get discouraged.  Also from the photo, it appears that your fold is higher on your right side so that would explain why one incision appears higher than the other and could also explain why your right implant sits higher.  It would be good idea to go see your surgeon for a follow up so any other complication can be ruled out.  Best of luck! ac

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Without better posted before and after photos only can offer a guess. The incision placement not the reason. More to the dissection of the inferior pocket. You most likely need revision surgery, sorry.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Great question.  There are two main possibilities:-implant position on chest is asymmetric but each are centered on the areola (breast position is not symmetric)-implant position on chest is asymmetric but each are not centered on the areola (breast position is symmetric)The above is important since asymmetric breast position will require asymmetric breast implants.  If your breasts are symmetric then your high implant should come down.  That can still occur with further time and massage.  if it doesn't a pocket revision may be needed which is quite straight forward to accomplish.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

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