Is It Normal for my Breast to Look Pointing Down After a Breast Augmentation? (photo)

Depending on how large an implant you choose, it may be normal to have extra fullness above the nipple right after breast augmentation. As time goes by and you massage the implants downward, the lower part of the breast tends to fill out and get more natural looking. Most changes occur in the first six weeks to four months. The breast can even tend to look more natural over a year or two. After a sufficient amount of time, you can assess whether you like the shape of your breasts and explore your options if you do not. 

I just saw this question, I am sure at the one year point you have a totally different outcome and shape to your breasts now that the tissues have had time to mold around the implant

       Larger implant augmentations (average in US in 350 cc) can take substantially longer to drop or assume their final positions.  If, after 6 months, the implants have not dropped to a satisfactory position, the inferior portion of the muscle can be released, if necessary, with the inferior capsule.

The volume of the implants is being artificially supported by swelling in the tissues of the breast and chest.  When the swelling subsides, the volume will be distributed in a more naturaly way (described as "dropping")

The implants are high right now.  Two months out I would expect then to be a little lower.  But sometimes it takes three months.  I will say they are big implants for small breasts and a small body.  I think they may always a look a little high due to implant pocket disproportion 

Thank you for your question and photos.  I would like to re-assure you that your result will likely be a lot better in a couple of months.   Your implants are "riding high" which is typical after submuscular augmentation.  As the muscle, breast tissue and skin relaxes, the implants will assume their final position.  The good news is that you are very symmetric and you should do well with time.  Be patient...you will have a very good result!

Breast implants can be high-riding for months after surgery. It takes time for the implant to drop. If you have large implants placed in a small body with tight skin, it can take even longer. As long as this improves, you shoul dbe patient. If the implants do not drop, then a revision may be necessary to make the implant lower.

Thanks for your post and photos. Even though it has been 2 months - you are still healing. Larger implants, like these 500cc take longer to drop than smaller breast implants. Consider talking to your PS about additional massage you can perform and a breast band to assist in dropping the breast implants. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

Thanks for your question and photo. The appearance of your breasts is totally normal early after surgery, within the first month. By the end of the second month I would honestly prefer to see the implants further down and centered beneath the breast. You should check in with your surgeon. Downward massage and even wearing an elastic bandeau may help.

Sory for the post operative issues.  If after a month post op your implants are still riding this high you will need a face to face with your surgeon. In most cases the implant "fall" into the inferior pocket over the course of a moth +/-. But consideration must be given to the possibility your inferior pocket was under dissected, you may have needed a lift, or both.Thank you for your question .