Do my Breasts Look Normal? 8 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation. (photo)

Hello. 8 weeks is not enough time for the implants to settle. Your implants will not settle for about another three months and I would not be too worried about your outcome until then.
Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Thank you for the photos.  You are still early in your post operative course. Breast implants tend to start dropping into place after 3 to 4 weeks. They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months. One will usually drop faster than the other, and the shape may go through changes.  Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please let them know your thoughts and concerns.

For 8 weeks post op you are healing well. Your implants will settle in the coming weeks and swelling will resolve as well.

your breasts look very well for an  early  post surgical   period, with time they will look better, don`t worry, the surgeon did a very good job, congratulation

There is nothing wrong and your breast look fine for early post op ans the size that used. They will improve more with time.

It is too early to tell as to whether your asymmetry will persist.  Please be patient and allow your breasts to heal the full 6 months.  This most likely represents asymmetric muscle contracture as a result of your resuming work outs.  That being said, shaped implants can and do rotate out of position.  Remember both implants must be oriented very close to the vertical axis of your breasts to look the best.  This is one of the draw backs of tear dropped shaped implants.  As you might tell, I am not a fan.  Also, don't forget you MRI tests after silicone gel implants as recommended by the FDA.  Manufacture reported rupture rates can be as high as 9% during the first 10 years after surgery.  Good luck.

Looking at your pictures you do have an obvious asymmetry. It would have been helpful to have your pictures prior to the surgery. By 8 weeks most of the swelling is resolved and minor asymmetries may not be seen. It does take 3 to 6 months for the breast to "settle". You should discuss the asymmetry with your surgeon and if revision is needed 6 months would be a good time to do so.

Good luck 

There is always swelling and fullness in the first several weeks after breast surgery. Often times, swelling can cause a patient to feel as if they 'went too big'. Rest assured that over the course of three to six months after surgery, swelling will resolve and the breasts will take on a more 'normal' shape and appearance, they will start to soften and feel more natural. I often tell my patients that it takes 6 months for them to 'find their new home'.

 From what I can tell,  your breasts do look normal.  Of course, your plastic surgeon will be able to address your concerns regarding “wonkiness"  of the breasts after direct physical examination and a communication of your concerns.

 Best wishes; hopefully you will be pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.

You are very early on in the healing process. It will take approximately 3 to 6 months for you to see the final results of your augmentation. During this time the swelling in the breasts will subside and the tissues accommodate, allowing the implants to "fall" into their desired position. This process may occur at different times in each of the breasts. At this point I would advise to be patient and continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for the question and the picture provided. Best wishes.