My breasts still have a torpedo shape 11 days post-op, do breasts ever stay up near the collarbone?

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Do breasts ever stay up near the collar bone as mine are at day 11. I feel like they are healing well ( I'm massaging daily ) but both are way high and torpedo shaped. I'm muscular (ex ballerina) wide shoulders/narrow hips body type. Small chested 29.5"under bust AA bra 2 kids 5"5 -108 lbs. I have high profile 420cc (Allergen) silicone sub muscular placement, as I wanted a lot larger. I'm happy but hoping I didn't go too big for my chest to accommodate the full drop I am waiting for.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. After placement of implants, the appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months as the implants drop and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume. In your case the swelling from surgery is flattening your implants and holding them high on your chest.  Though they will not get bigger, the volume within the implant will redistribute towards the lower portion of your breast achieving a more natural appearance, and filling your bra cup more.   This typically starts to occur 6-8 weeks after surgery.  Hope this helps.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

At only 11 days post op you are very early in the healing process. Your breast shape will continue to change as the implants settle and swelling subsides It can take up to three months typically. Continue to follow up with your surgeon as directed. Regards,

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It is normal to be swollen with high implants at 11 days after surgery. I recommend
that you maintain close follow-up with your surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Your concerns are understandable. Your plastic surgeon, knowing the details  of your situation, will be your best resource when it comes to good assessment, advice, and/or meaningful prediction/reassurance.
Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery. 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.
Similarly, it takes a few months for the breasts to "soften" in most cases.  Most of my patients tell me that their breast implants feel "part of them" somewhere between 3 to 6 months after surgery was performed.  As the breast implants "settle", the lower breast poles will round out (generally improving shape), and the nipple/areola complexes will seem to sit higher on each breast mound.
 There is definitely a physiologic and "psychological" (body image)  adaptation process that occurs, at differing rates for every patient, for patients who undergo any type of aesthetic surgery, including breast  augmentation surgery.  Understandably, patients often experience significant emotional "ups and downs" around the time of surgery.
 
In other words: time, patience, and close followup with your plastic surgeon are your best friends here. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with longer-term.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. High-riding breast implants 11 days after breast augmentation is a natural occurrence. It may take 3-4 months before the implants “drop”into  a more natural position. Continue to follow  the post op care instructions given to you by your BCPS.  Good luck and be well.Best, #drburnett #realself100 #realself500

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your breasts will continue to change in the coming several weeks. Implants are going to drop more as the tissues relax. Please continue to follow your PS instructions.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Congratulations on your breast augmentation.  Your very early in recovery and it is quite common and normal for breasts to look tight, high on the chest and narrowly shaped so early after breast augmentation.  It frequently takes at least 3 months for the breast implants to drop into a normal position and for the breast to become soft movable and natural looking.  Personally I believe the breast implant displacement exercises will help but it is also important to follow up with your plastic surgeon for reassurance.

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