5 days post op, one breast implant is dropping faster than the other, is this normal?

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I had a breast augmentation last Wednesday (I am 5 days post op). I understand that I will have to wait for the dropping and fluffing process to complete before I get a real picture, but I have noticed that one breast is dropping faster than the other. Is this normal and is there anything I can do to make the higher one drop faster? I was a 12b prior to surgery and had 415cc full profile implants under the muscle.

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

Don't worry about the asymmetry right now because you're too early on in your recovery to judge your results. It's very common for implants to settle at different rates.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery!  It is very common for one breast to heal a bit faster than the other, including how quickly the implant settles into the pocket.  You are very early in the recovery process and have many changes ahead.  I know it's hard to be patient, but more time is needed.  Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It is common for one breast to heal at a faster rate than the other. Please ask your surgeon what you can do to help the process along. For example, some patients may benefit from wearing a tensor bandage wrapped around the top of their breasts, but make sure to talk to your surgeon first.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The implants may proceed to the healing process at different rates. This is nothing to be worried about but you should keep in touch with your surgeon.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery!  You would think that they would drop at the same rate, but it is typical for one side to drop before the other and you shouldn't worry about that.  You are only 5 days post-op, and you will notice over the next several months that your breasts will change quite a lot from shape to softness. Continue to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions and be patient.  Remember, no one has perfectly symmetrical breasts so even after your implants have settled, you may still experience slight asymmetry, but I'm sure you will be quite happy! ac

5 days post op, one breast implant is dropping faster than the other, is this normal?

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Answer: Asymmetric healing after breast augmentation is fairly common.

Answer: Asymmetric healing after breast augmentation is fairly common.

Answer: 5 days post op, one breast implant is dropping faster than the other, is this normal?

Answer: 5 days post op, one breast implant is dropping faster than the other, is this normal?

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5 days post op, one breast implant is dropping faster than the other, is this normal?

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Answer: Asymmetric healing after breast augmentation is fairly common.

Answer: Asymmetric healing after breast augmentation is fairly common.

Answer: 5 days post op, one breast implant is dropping faster than the other, is this normal?

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