Does massage or other actions help implants drop? 3 months post-op.

Hello and thanks for your question. 
You are still fairly early in your post-op course. It may take 6 months or longer to see final breast implant settling. If you don't have any problems with contracture, you may see both implants settle into similar positions. Options can include continuing to massage in a downward manner on the right side, and/or placement of a garment/band applying gentle pressure to the top of the right implant to help it move down. Your plastic surgeon should be able to evaluate this and offer personalized recommendations. 
Best, 
Rohit Jaiswal, MD
Plastic Surgeon 
Las Vegas, NV and Lake Havasu City, AZ 

Dear teacup52,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. Some surgeons recommend massaging of breasts some don't. I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. Best is to follow your specific surgeon's advice.  It is not always recommended or necessary to massage, but most employ this method to encourage this as well as to keep the implant pocket soft. 

Thank you for your recent question.  Massage can help in some cases to bring the implant down and even out between the two breasts. I would recommend being seen by your PS to have him/her help you with the proper technique.  Best of luck!

Hello!Massage may help. Placing a band across the upper chest may help. You can certainly work on it, and your surgeon will be happy to provide you guidelines. You are still fairly early postop, so you can help shape your outcome at this point.