Will breast implants fill out the bottom/sides of breasts when they drop?

Question

Hi! I am 5'5" - 120lbs - old bra size was a 32A -> got 400CC UHP under the muscle 11 days ago. My implants are still high & I know they will drop, but I am concerned that the side of my breast is not round. Not the profile, the actual sides of my breasts when you look at me straight on. Will the implants fill out the sides/bottom a little more when they drop? They just don't look like a natural womanly boob because the sides/bottom don't have a curve to them.

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

Flat sides can be seen early on.  You may have what I call "Frankenboobs."  As the implants settle they will "fluff" out.  Be patient.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Over the next 3-6 months your implants will settle into place. The tissues of your breast will stretch and soften. If there any concerns, it's best to direct these to your plastic surgeon. They'll be able to tell you exactly what to expect in the coming months.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

With time, and it could take a few months, your implants will settle into place.The larger the implant and the smaller the breast, the longer this can take. As you realize, 11 days post-operatively is much too soon to see your final breast shape/appearance.You can expect the implants to fill out the sides/bottom of your breast as they settle into place.With time, gravity, and the weight of the implants stretching your breast skin, you may notice a significant difference in appearance of your breasts now compared to 3 months from now. Thanks for sharing!

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically implants will take up to 6 months to reach the final position. Follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeons post-op instructions carefully and completely.Good LuckStephen M. Dvais, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Sean Kelishadi, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on undergoing 
breast augmentation! It is normal to have worries and concerns 
initially after any surgery as there is a lot of trust patients put in 
their surgeons to deliver the results they desire and the moment of 
truth is after surgery. Many 
people envision their breasts being much larger after they first unveil 
them, but once the initial 
worries of having undergone surgery subside, most patients see that they
 received what they expected. Considering you 
are only 11 days out from surgery, what you are describing is very common, although it is hard to comment without pictures.  My

advice to you is to hang in 
there, as your breasts will look even better, but you need to be 
patient as your implants settle.  Based on your timeline, your implants are probably still riding high.  This is because right now they are 
squished by the 
activation of your pectoralis major muscle and tissue swelling due to 
the inflammatory response after surgery. Once they are in their final 
position 
and lower pole of your breasts are not as tight, your breasts will appear
 even 
larger and rounder but less swollen up top; usually this process occurs as the pectoralis major 
muscle relaxes and the implants are no longer squeezed upward and settle
 into their ideal position. This process usually takes 1-3 months, but 
can take up to 6 months.    
Also, make sure to relay your concerns to your 
plastic surgeon as most value the patient-doctor relationship and 
want to be first in line to help their patients. If you are not happy 
with
 the size once they are fully settled, then you can consider pursuing a 
revision, but I doubt you will.  Please be patient and hopefully this helps 
alleviate some of your concerns.  Sincerely,Dr. Sean Kelishadi

Gerard Lambe, MBChB · Answer

Hi thanks for your question but without good images it is very difficult to predict the final appearance of your operation. Implants will tend to fall down and out so I would hope that you will see improvement. It would be far less likely you would see improvement if it was a better cleavage you were looking for. Please discuss your concerns with your PS.best wishes

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Without photos, it is hard to offer any useful advice. As the implants settle, they will have less fill in the upper pole and more in the lower pole of the breast. I would hesitate to offer more specific predictions without being able to see what the current appearance is like.All the best.

Will breast implants fill out the bottom/sides of breasts when they drop?

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