Why do my boob's look so pointy and misshaped 48 hours post? (photos)

dear patient:  your photos look normal for a post op 48 hr Lollipop Lift with implants.With time the bottom of the breasts will relax and the area should stretch and the implants will dropHope this helps!

Hi A Dominguezlopez,Thank you for your photos and your questions. For 48 hours things actually look really good. It is extremely common for your breast to be hard and to be pointy after a breast lift with implants. I recommend continued follow up with your board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure things continue to go well. the Implants may soften in a matter of days to weeks but everyone is different. The reason the nipples look pointy is because as the breast lift is done it compresses all your breast tissue underneath the nipple which is normal. The Implants will settle and when they do the nipples will look less pointy. Be patient. Good luck!All the best,Carlos Mata M.D., MBA, FACSBoard-certified plastic surgeon

Since you are only two days post-op, it’s expected that your implants will seem tight and sit high on your chest. It can take several months for the final results of breast augmentation to develop. As your pectoral muscles relax, the implants will drop lower into the breast pocket. At this point, your breasts will begin to look more natural and aesthetically pleasing. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your plastic surgeon for reassurance.

It is important to watch the full healing process throughout the stages, and make sure that you have the appropriate follow-up exams scheduled with your surgeon in order to examine the healing progress as it should. Since you are only 48 hours into the healing process there is likely not anything to be worried about as of yet, but here are some common issues that can exist throughout the healing period.HEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.

ASSYMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.

SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can take up to a year to see your final result.
Again, make sure you schedule the appropriate follow-up exams with your surgeon, or if at any time you are worried with questions get in for a visit right away. Good luck!

Hello,Post op swelling and skin tightness will commonly distort the shape of breasts temporarily. This is typical of breast lift as well. You will need to allow a few months for your tissues to soften and slowly expand. I recommend that you let your Plastic Surgeon know about any concerning changes.All the best

Remember that implants are initially high. As time passes, the swelling will resolve and your breasts will soften. The implants will also drop and settle some. Best to follow up with your operating surgeon so your progress can be monitored. Good luck!

You are very very early in your postoperative course. Your appearance will change over time. I would reach out to your surgeon to confirm that your results are as expected for this point in your recovery.

Thank you for reaching out and posting photos. You are very early on in your healing process and are still experiencing swelling. Things will settle, be sure to keep in close contact with your surgeon throughout your recovery. Best of luck! Dr. Kachenmeister

at this point in your recovery.  Watch for acute changes in size or pains and notify your surgeon if this occurs.  They will soften and they will settle and you should be following any instructions your surgeon provided to you to facilitate this process.

It is very difficult to evaluate any results at only 2 days post op.  It looks like you had a lift in addition to implants.  This look is not uncommon and you will notice your breasts change shape over the next several months as the tissues relax and the implants drop.  It is very important to go to all of your post op appointments with your plastic surgeon and follow their post op instructions.  Best of luck!