How long does it take for breast implants to soften up and “drop”? (photo)

Congratulations on having undergone the mommy makeover procedures. 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.   As this process occurs, patients' breasts generally soften significantly.I routinely ask my patients to wait at least 3-6 months before evaluating the end results of the breast augmentation surgery. This waiting time allows patients to (usually) physically and psychologically adapt to the new body image. It may take this period of time for the breast to soften and for the breast implants to settle ("drop and fluff").
From the physiological standpoint, it takes many months ( and even up to one year) to see the final results of surgery. factors such as swelling, tissue contraction, skin redraping, implant shifting etc. come into play.  
From the psychological standpoint, patients undergo an “adaptation period" during which time they get used to the changes that the surgical procedure has brought about. Severe emotional swings can also occur after any type of surgical procedure.
 
Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Hello Michigan. Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, most patients have softer breast after the drop and fluff has occur. This can be anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks after the operation. However, with tear drop breast implants it may be longer. Ask your plastic surgeon about what to expect and good luck!Dr. ALDO