When to consider revision for breast implants that have not dropped?

Typically, it can take about 6 months for the breasts to drop and fluff, so 6-18 weeks may be a bit too early to assess your results.

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Implants can take 3 to 6 months to fully drop and settle into position. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and concerns. Best wishes!

Thank you for your inquiry! Typically, a revision can occur around the 3-6 month timing. Give your body time to adjust to the new size, shape. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals!

Dear RookieRookshire,

most surgeons would recommend you to wait until you are fully healed prior to revision surgery. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Revision is typically delayed for 4-6 months to allow for adequate healing/scarring and stabilization post operatively.

Implants can take several weeks to settle. There is no standard time limit. The greater the lower pole stretch necessary...the more time it will take.

That being said, if the process has stalled after several weeks confidence in high riding implants ultimately settling is lowered. Bands and other measures can help. However, persistently high riding implants may be an indicator of inadequate muscle release etc. that may necessitate re-operation.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

I prefer to wait a minimum of 6 months before any revision. A patient will be about 90% healed, settled, soft, and shaped. If there is some improvement in the settling, I might advise waiting 9 to 12 months from the original date of surgery. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Hi. Generally speaking the answer is 6 months. This enough time for the a definite final result and more importantly for the tissue to fully heal. Exceptions can be made but that will depend on an evaluation.

Best of luck,
Dr. Mota

In general you would want to wait about 6 months before considering breast revision surgery. I would not recommend going back into surgery if the implants haven't dropped any earlier. In most cases an implant not dropping is a result of capsular contracture. In some cases it can be inappropriately dissected pocket, i.e. pectoralis release.

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If implants haven’t dropped by 3–6 months, despite using a band or massage, and they still appear abnormally high or asymmetric, a revision may be considered. UTM implants can take longer to settle, so early revision (before 12 weeks) is usually avoided unless there are clear aesthetic issues. After 6 months with no improvement, surgery to adjust the pocket or fold may be appropriate.

I would also try external ultrasound massage and oral Accolate now to see if the implants would settle down better. After 6 months, then I would suggest surgery since the capsule that formed is holding the implants higher.