Uneven breasts 3 weeks post op. (photos)

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I'm 3 weeks post op with 545cc hp in both breast. Left breast had a lot of swelling. It now sits a little higher. Does this look normal? Should I be concerned? Thank you in advance

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are early on in the post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Express your concerns to your surgeon so he/she can examine you. Then reassess final result at 6 months.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

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Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Kind regards

Anahita Azharian, DO · Answer

Thank you for you question. It is still too early in your post op period so I wouldn't worry about anything. It normally takes 6 months and in some a little longer for the tissue to adjust to the implants appropriately, for the swelling to subside and for the implants to drop in a more natural position. Please follow your surgeon's post operative instructions and keep your followup appointment for in person assessment. Best of luck.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are still early in healing. Your breasts will continue to change i t coming several weeks. Please follow instructions from your PS

Anthony J. Taglienti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is normal in the early post-operative period for there to be some slight asymmetries, and for one implant to sit higher than the other. You are very early in the healing process and your implants are going to continue to settle over the next couple of months. While I can see what you are talking about, you already have a very nice result - that will just continue to improve. Follow your plastic surgeon's advice, and keep in close contact with him or her as you heal. Best of luck!

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the great questions and the photos. It takes weeks to months for all of the swelling after breast augmentation to go down. Because the swelling does not go down at the same rate in each breast, there may be days when the breasts look uneven. Be patient as this can be a frustrating process. It also can take some time for the implants to drop, which also happens at different rates. Remember, your breasts probably weren't exactly the same before surgery, so they still won't be exactly the same after surgery. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber

Lawrence Bundrick, MD (retired) · Answer

You are still very early into your recovery and your breast will change a lot within the next few weeks. You will continue to have subtle changes throughout a year or so as well. Make sure to keep your follow up appointments with your surgeon and follow all of your post op instructions.

Peter Newen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, Congratulations on your surgery. You are still very early on in your recovery. Swelling can take 6 - 12 months to completely go away. If you have concerns I would suggest to contact your operating Surgeon.We wish you the best of luck!

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