Why haven't my implants dropped enough? 3 months post-op. (photos)

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Post op 3 mos. Anchor lift with 300cc hp round smooth submuscular. 36dd pre and post op. Why are my breasts looking more squared from side still, and implant continues to appear high? The lower pole tissue appears just draped and more empty. Can I expect lower pole fullness by month 6?

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good afternoon!After a lift with implants the most common adverse event is further sagging of the natural tissue. That's what you've got going on here- your tissue was pulled up nice and tight, your nice implants were put in, and then your tissue started to stretch out again, and now has that look like it is "melting" off of your implants. You need your lift re-tightened!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your questions and congratulations on your surgery.  Your still in the very early stages of recovery and the settlement process.  Settlement of implants can take 6-8 months to settle completely.  I would suggest giving it a little bit more time and following up with your surgeon.  If at the end of 8 months your still not happy you can discuss your options with your surgeon.  Best of luck to you.

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

Overall you appear to be healing well.  Time will tell if the implants drop enough to make you happy with your look.  There are, in fact, 2 aspects to this question.  It may be that the implants "haven't dropped enough" or it may be that the breast tissue has settled too low.It is best to wait until 6 months or more after surgery to make a final judgement on this.  Sometimes the solution is to re-lift the breast tissue, rather than lower the implants.  Best of Luck.  Dr. Romanelli

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

It is crucial to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is important for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.

During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
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