I had my breast augmentation on September 18 2018. I got 286cc with submuscular placement. Every once and a while, I feel a tender, stinging sensation in my nipple and in the incision site. I've attached photos to show the incision. I am also wondering if my implants will appear to be larger after they “drop and fluff.” I like the shape of them but I wish they were a little fuller. I’m 5’8” and about 130 pounds. I was a 32A before and I’m hoping to be a 32C.
Answer: Will my implants will appear to be larger after they drop and fluff? Thank you for your question & pictures. 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. Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting. Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger.
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Answer: Will my implants will appear to be larger after they drop and fluff? Thank you for your question & pictures. 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. Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting. Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger.
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November 7, 2018
Answer: BA post op Thanks for your question...You are still early post op and it can take up to 3 months for the implants to settle. Once they drop, more volume will fill out. Give it some more time. Congratulations on your BA. You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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November 7, 2018
Answer: BA post op Thanks for your question...You are still early post op and it can take up to 3 months for the implants to settle. Once they drop, more volume will fill out. Give it some more time. Congratulations on your BA. You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Breast Implant's Drop and Fluff The drop and fludd phenomenom is observed in breast augmentation specially in a submuscular breast augmentation like the Dual Plane type I technique. It is common after breast augmentation surgery to view breast implants asymmetrical, usually riding higher in the initial weeks post op. Takes 3-6 months for the swelling and inflammation to go away, and the implants to settle in their final position. Implants can fall in a different rate in to their final place, that’s why usually one implant is in a different place then the other. Takes that time for the pectoral muscle to relax and let the implants settle down filling the lower pole and displaces the nipple to it's final position. This will give the end result of a natural, round, perky and more symmetrical apparance to the breasts. Best regards...!
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October 19, 2018
Answer: Breast Implant's Drop and Fluff The drop and fludd phenomenom is observed in breast augmentation specially in a submuscular breast augmentation like the Dual Plane type I technique. It is common after breast augmentation surgery to view breast implants asymmetrical, usually riding higher in the initial weeks post op. Takes 3-6 months for the swelling and inflammation to go away, and the implants to settle in their final position. Implants can fall in a different rate in to their final place, that’s why usually one implant is in a different place then the other. Takes that time for the pectoral muscle to relax and let the implants settle down filling the lower pole and displaces the nipple to it's final position. This will give the end result of a natural, round, perky and more symmetrical apparance to the breasts. Best regards...!
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October 18, 2018
Answer: One month postop You're only one month postop and your implants appear to be sitting where they should based on the pictures submitted. Over the next few months, they should drop and come forward to exhibit a normal breast shape. Continue to follow along with your surgeon so that they can monitor your recovery.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: One month postop You're only one month postop and your implants appear to be sitting where they should based on the pictures submitted. Over the next few months, they should drop and come forward to exhibit a normal breast shape. Continue to follow along with your surgeon so that they can monitor your recovery.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Breast implants Hi, thank you for your question. Breast implants placed behind the muscle do take up to six months to fully relax in the pocket. The muscles and surrounding tissues must stretch to allow more space for the implants to settle.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Breast implants Hi, thank you for your question. Breast implants placed behind the muscle do take up to six months to fully relax in the pocket. The muscles and surrounding tissues must stretch to allow more space for the implants to settle.
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