My right breast implant is much higher than the left. I got the breast augmentation two months ago and my surgeon said it will drop, I just need more input.
December 9, 2015
Answer: Drop & Fluff Hello,You can expect the breasts to drop and fluff between 2-6 months post op so in that regard, you are still early. Hang in there,Take care
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December 9, 2015
Answer: Drop & Fluff Hello,You can expect the breasts to drop and fluff between 2-6 months post op so in that regard, you are still early. Hang in there,Take care
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Right breast implant higher than left? Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery. Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Right breast implant higher than left? Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery. Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Dropping Hello, one thing in addition to the rest of the comments... obviously you need more time and massage... but if you fail to settle on the right...you will have to consider the possibility of an capsular contracture. Too early to say that now, but I mention it because there is a oral medication that you can take that has been shown to help with capsular contracture. I would discuss this further with your surgeon if you fail to see improvement in the next several months. Good Luck.
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Dropping Hello, one thing in addition to the rest of the comments... obviously you need more time and massage... but if you fail to settle on the right...you will have to consider the possibility of an capsular contracture. Too early to say that now, but I mention it because there is a oral medication that you can take that has been shown to help with capsular contracture. I would discuss this further with your surgeon if you fail to see improvement in the next several months. Good Luck.
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