I had a breast augmentation almost three weeks ago now. I had 420cc silicone gel implants put in. I've been to all of my post op visits and have spoken to my surgeon about this but I wanted to see what the consensus was here as I find this to be a good site for information. My left side has settled nicely for three weeks the right is still really high..I've been assured it takes time and I'm very confident in my PS, I'm just looking for reassurance. Many thanks for your responses in advance!
February 9, 2016
Answer: Is it normal for breasts to "settle" or "drop"at different rates after a breast augmentation? I'm 3 weeks post op. Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). 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, size of breast implant utilized, and concerns such as pre-existing breast asymmetry.Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery. Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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February 9, 2016
Answer: Is it normal for breasts to "settle" or "drop"at different rates after a breast augmentation? I'm 3 weeks post op. Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). 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, size of breast implant utilized, and concerns such as pre-existing breast asymmetry.Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery. Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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February 9, 2016
Answer: Uneven settling. Hello, it is not uncommon for implants to settle at a different rate; after several months you will have a better sense of the final result. It sounds like you have a supportive PS who is following the issue.
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February 9, 2016
Answer: Uneven settling. Hello, it is not uncommon for implants to settle at a different rate; after several months you will have a better sense of the final result. It sounds like you have a supportive PS who is following the issue.
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