Why can't I squeeze my breasts? (Photo)

Hello, early in the postoperative healing process it is common for breasts to feel quite firm and stiff.  Over time this should improve.  I would recommend ongoing assessments by your plastic surgeon to ensure that this is all part of the normal healing process.

I appreciate your question.



Right now, you are very 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

I'm assuming from your question that you are really asking if your breast will be softer and have more movement. It is natural for your breast to be firm and not move much at three weeks. It may take several months for them to completely soften and settle. If your breast were widely space before surgery, they will still sit apart after augmentation, but you will be able to push them together with a bra.

Thanks for your question.Your current condition, your breast envelope doesn't stretch enough. because since it has been not so long. Your breast envelope will stretch as time passes. Waiting so, after your breast envelope stretch enough, your breast will look more naturally and be flexible. but in this case for you, we don't exclude about the implants, what size was it, what kinds of surgery did you take, because these can cause this result. Have a talk with your surgeon. Good Luck. Dr. Lee

You are likely still pretty swollen and this can take several months to subside. Best of luck with your results.

Without in person examination and reviewing before photos can not really explain. Unless you were very wide set breasts??? 

3 weeks is very early in the healing process.  Your implants have not dropped or softened at this point and you need to give time to allow your breast and muscle (if under the muscle as they appear to be) to relax.  They change very dramatically over the first few months.  If you are worrying you should go back to your surgeon and ask specific questions about your exam.  Do they want you to massage?   This differs based on techniques used and type of implant so don't automatically do it without speaking to your doc.  The internet is a great place for advise and while it appears normal from the limited photos and without an exam you are best advised to call your surgeon and go get checked out if you are worried.