Hard implants when lying flat? (Photo)

Hello,This may depend on your anatomy and the type of implants that you have but I let my patients know that implants can continue to settle and soften up to 6 months post op. There may be more tension/tightness in the skin when you are laying down. I suggest that you revaluate at 6 months post.All the best

Hello, perhaps when you are laying flat your pectoralis muscle and breast tissue is stretched tighter over your implants.  Over time this might soften a little.

Breast firmness can change even after 3 months following your surgery. If you have textured or shaped implants the firmness may be permanent. See your surgeon for an examination but most likely there is nothing to do at this point. If you have smooth round silicone then you should see increased softness with time. The photo doesn't help much with the bathing suit as it hides how the breast sits with you lying down. Best of luckJosh Olson MD

Thanks for your question. It depends on a lot of factors. If you don't have any child, if you are young, the breast envelope is stiff and the postop breasts could be firm after 3 months, normally. But if you have childs, if you are over 40 years old, and if you had sagging breasts, the breast envelope is loose and the postop breasts must be very soft and loose. The implant type, your breast envelope condition, your age, the thickness of your capsule around the implants, everything is the points about the 'softness'. So you had better talk with your surgeon about it. Good luck and have a wonderful day.

After 3 months your implants are fairly unlikely to change  much.  They will feel different in different positions - this is not abnormal.  On your back the implants are sitting up against your ribs & thus won't be as mobile.  You'll get used to the different feelings as time goes on.  You appear to have a great result.  All the best