225 cc, subglandular, Mentor moderate plus. 6 days post op, 48 kg and 161 cm. Pre-op size 70A. Will they go down? (photo)

Thank you for your question. You are still early in the post-operative period. It typically takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and and implants to settle into proper position.  Please discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.

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



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Congratulations on your new Mentor breast implants. It looks like a good result so far and - yes - they will go down. At this point in fact, I feel that most patients are still swollen and this is beginning to dissipate. Follow closely with your plastic surgeon to see if it is appropriate for you to massage and use other techniques which can reduce swelling faster. Best, Dr. ALDO :)