Are my breasts going to stay like this or should I expect change? Will my skin tighten up? (Photo)

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Had breast removal on 1/18/18. Original size was C cup, and procedure was done 2011, lift with 340cc, which gave me a full C/small D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jcad1979,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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David J. Wages, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  It can vary from one patient to the next.  I advise my patients to wait at least three to six months depending upon the quality of tissues, size of implants, and volume of breast tissue.  Good luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your stretched skin will probably not tighten much on its own. However, radiofrequency treatments like ThermiTight can be helpful. Please discuss any concerns you have with your surgeon.

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your post and photos. You are still very early in the healing and recovery phase so there will be some tightening/settling and healing to go for the next few months minimum. Be sure to follow-up with your PS for future exams and check-ups.Sincerely,Dr. Benjamin J. Cousins MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Miami/Miami Beach, FL

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is difficult to determine how much your skin will continue to tighten.  Final results from this procedure are generally not seen for at least 3 months, so it is possible that changes will continue to occur.  I recommend speaking with your surgeon about your recovery and what you can expect in terms of result.  Much of your result will have to do with the quality of your skin which is best determined with an in person examination.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo's.  It is still too early in post op period to know if your skin will tighten up, everyone's skin elasticity varies, which is dependant on age, pregnancies, drastic weight gain and loss, etc.  You will know around 3 months .

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You might need a revision lift, but I would give it several more months to heal first to see how they settle. Many will do it just like this. Remove the implants, and then come back once the tissues have softened and implant pocket has collapsed.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

I actually do these cases very frequently and in patients who had previous lifts I recommend they undergo a lift at the time of explant to help improve the skin laxity.  I would wait about 2-3 months till the swelling has completely resolved.  At that point a consult regarding a lift would make sense.

Are my breasts going to stay like this or should I expect change? Will my skin tighten up? (Photo)

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