I hear a lot about how after getting breast augmentation, that it takes time for the implants to "Drop and Fluff", and after that, they appear larger (especially when done under the muscle). At the same time I know there is some swelling which can cause some additional size in the beginning. My question then, is how can I expect my breast size to change from Day 1 after the surgery to say 3-6 Months later?
December 21, 2018
Answer: Breast size with settling Thank you for your question. During the post-operative period the breast are swollen, and the breast implants appear in a much higher position. Over time they descend and fills out the lower half of the breast. It may take several months for this to happen and can be encouraged with breast massage and compression. After the swelling goes down the breasts will appear smaller. However, as the implants settle, it may appear that the breast enlarges as the lower aspect of the breast fills out (at the expense of the upper portion of the breast).
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December 21, 2018
Answer: Breast size with settling Thank you for your question. During the post-operative period the breast are swollen, and the breast implants appear in a much higher position. Over time they descend and fills out the lower half of the breast. It may take several months for this to happen and can be encouraged with breast massage and compression. After the swelling goes down the breasts will appear smaller. However, as the implants settle, it may appear that the breast enlarges as the lower aspect of the breast fills out (at the expense of the upper portion of the breast).
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November 27, 2014
Answer: Breast change after surgery. Thank you for your question. Swelling and tightness are common after surgery which allows the breasts to appear larger than the final result. The majority of the swelling will resolve over the first 3 weeks and continue to resolve until approx 6 weeks. Best,
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November 27, 2014
Answer: Breast change after surgery. Thank you for your question. Swelling and tightness are common after surgery which allows the breasts to appear larger than the final result. The majority of the swelling will resolve over the first 3 weeks and continue to resolve until approx 6 weeks. Best,
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