1 Day PO, I Got 335cc High Profile Under the Muscle. They Are Huge and So Very High, Will They Go Down?

Post-op swelling can be significant for several days after breast augmentation. It is not uncommon for patients to be concerned about the early result, due to the sudden size change and additional volume from swelling. Implants can often look high at first, but the drop as the muscle stretches. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. The only reason for immediate treatment would be if you had any bleeding around the implant. This usually only occurs on one side, but it would be best to check with your surgeon, especially if it is increasing or painful.

Hi Hayley. I hope that in the few days since your surgery, you’ve seen the swelling go down a little and had a chance to talk to your surgeon about your fears. It’s very normal for women to think their breasts look too high and round immediately after surgery. There is a lot of swelling at first, and it takes time for the muscles and tissues to stretch and for the implants to “settle.” That’s why I always tell my patients that their final results might not be visible for several months. Good luck!

Breast implants all stay high, swollen, firm, and malpositioned for a few weeks to a few months. Just relax and don't stress for the first several weeks. Have your PS reassure you as well.

Your swelling will decrease and they should "settle".  This whole process takes about 2 -3 months to occur.  

Best wishes

Dr. ES

One day after surgery is far too early to judge size, shape, and projection.  What you describe is very common and I expect the swelling to go down soon and for the implants to settle into their final position over the next several weeks and months.  Relax and follow your surgeon's instructions.  Wishing you all the best.

Yes! Don't worry.  At one day post-op, you will be swollen and very high.  Continue to follow your surgeon's post op instructions and try to be patient.  I know it's hard, but you should notice them changing in shape and dropping over the next few weeks to months.  ac

Implant settles gradually over the time. there is always post operative swelling on day one so it looks bigger at present . if you have decided size preoperatively with help of external seizer which is our routine practice, it settles +/- 5% to your desired size

At day one after breast augmentation surgery, the breasts are going to be swollen and things are going to look bigger. Be patient.

and you should keep your surgeon advised of your concerns.   Implants do drop and settle but less so with textured anatomic implants but your surgeon should be advising you on manipulations that may help your final position.  Avoid going to the 'peanut gallery' for opinions and advice and stay with your surgeon, whom you selected from many and who also shares your goals to have the best result possible.

Hello and thank you for your question. 

I always tell my patients before surgery that they will have to be patient because their breasts in the immediate post operative period will look very different three months down the road (in a good way!)

So just try to be patient!