Do my implants look normal for 16 days post op? (photo)

Submuscular implants are notorious for riding high early on. If you had a fair amount of breast tissue to begin with you may also have soft tissue hanging off the bottom of the implant. I often tell patients that early on, tall and rectangular. Once the muscle stretches out and the implant descends, you will be much happier with the result.  I know you're very upset at the results so far, but at the six month point, they will look much different.

Thank you for the photos.  You are only 16 days post op. It is very early in the post operative course.   You will have swelling and most likely some spasm of the muscle. This seems to be especially true if you were small before and go relatively larger. It one was significantly larger and/or painful we would be more concerned with a hematoma. They usually settle in with time.   Please do call your board certified plastic surgeon's office and tell them your concerns.

It is true that implants will continue to drop for the first few months after surgery. However, I suspect that yours will not drop enough to make you (or your surgeon) happy. I may be wrong, but it is just my hunch that a revision may be in your future.

Thank you for your picture.  I am sorry about your implant issue.  In my opinion, the implants may settle but this is not guaranteed.  This is why when I perform breast augmentation I place the implants right where I and the patient want them.  I do not rely on "settling" of the implants.  I think you should use the bandeau. It will help but do not be surprised if you need a revision,.Dr. ES

It is normal for your breasts to go through changes over the months following breast augmentation. When done correctly, expect 3 to 6 months to see the final result. Good Luck