Will my implant drop? 5 weeks post op. (photo)

5 weeks is still early, it's possible with aggressive massage and the use of a breast strap over that particular breast could improve things I would work with your doctor for more advice
best regards
Dr. Michael Gartner

You are still early in the recovery stage, just be patient it can take 4-6 months for them to settle you seem to have a great result, best wishes!

Hi and thank you for your question.You are still early in your recovery. No need to worry. It can take anywhere between 3 and 6 months for the breasts to drop and settle.  Continue to follow your surgeons instructions and contact him or her with any concerns. Best wishes.

Thanks for much for your question and photo!  Yes, breast implants will drop over time and sometimes it will take months for them to settle down.  Bra straps can help.  Hope this helps...best of luck!
Sincerely,
Joyce C. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS

Thank you for your question.
It normally takes 3 or more months for implants to settle after an augmentation. It is not unusual for them to drop at different rates and they are likely to even out with time. I they still remain asymmetrical after 6 months I would ask you surgeon to have a look.

Hi lorens16,

I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process at 5 weeks post op.

Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.

At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.

Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.

But if you are still concerned, you can always visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. This way, you will be reassured. Also, if after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss the possibility of revision surgery.

Lastly, follow your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions and advice for faster healing and recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Hi Lorens.It would be a pleasure to answer this question. First, congratulations on your recent breast implant surgery. I think you're making normal progress for 5 weeks since surgery. Implants take time to drop and fluff. The tissues have to stretch and accommodate the breast implants. Your plastic surgeon should be able to put your mind at ease, but I believe you're doing well.Ask about breast bands, massage techniques, and additional muscle relaxants.Best wishes on the rest of your recovery! Dr. ALDO 

It’s normal to be focused on your breast augmentation recovery. It’s also normal for each breast implant to settle into the breast pocket over time, and it can take up to 6 months before your breasts will have relaxed into their final position. When you get implants in both breasts, it’s not uncommon for one breast to begin settling before the other. At 5 weeks post-op, it’s still early in your recovery, and your implant has yet to drop. Be sure to bring this up with your plastic surgeon next week.

You are still early in the healing process and what you are seeing now is not your final results yet. Your implants will continue to drop on the next few months, and they will eventually settle as you fully heal, which takes about 6 months. It would be best to be patient. 

HiThanks for your question and I do appreciate your concern. It takes up to months for implants to settle after breast augmentation, so your presentation is not uncommon. Typically with frequent massaging and possibly use of a breast band over the higher left breast, the implant will settle as the right has. Please follow your PS's instructions and with time things should improve.I hope this helps.....