5 days post op, will my implants round out? (photos)

Question

I had my BA last Friday (09/19). I started with a 34C (never filled the cup) and slightly constricted lower pole. My PS put 275cc in the left and 325cc in the right (HP, Mentor gel). They have been high, hard, and very painful since I had them. Am I looking okay for 5 days PO? Will my implants round out eventually? Or am I just being paranoid and rushing everything?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Yes, you look
great for 5 days post-operative. You are considerably early in the healing
process. With time the swelling will subside and the implants will drop to fill
out the lower pole of your breast giving you a fuller rounder look. This
process usually takes 6wks-3months but can take as long as 6 months. Be patient,
follow your post-operative instruction and follow up with your surgeon at your scheduled
appointments.

Regards

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

Congratulations!  It's very early in your recovery and you look like you are right on track.  Everyone is different when it comes to healing so it can take anywhere from 3-6 months for your implants to settle.  Continue to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions and you should notice your implants dropping and filling out the lower portion of your breasts.  The shape will continue to change and they will soften with time so try to be patient, but looks like you are doing great!  ac

Brent Birely, MD · Answer

your pictures are very consistent with what things should look like at 5 days. the implants always sit high initially and with time (3-12 wks) they settle nicely, I think you are going to have a great result. Be patient and follow your surgeon's advice regarding massaging your implants.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At 5 days post breast augmentation, it is way too early to see the final result .The breast implants should descend in the pocket over the next few months. Good luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Right now you are very early in the healing process, and your tissue is tight. It is quite normal for you to have pain and hard and tight breasts at this point. Your surgeon will show you some exercises and stretches to help the implants settle.  Settling the implants  and relaxing your tissue usually takes about 6 weeks, but can take up to 6 months.  Please discuss all your concerns with your surgeon.

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