Do textured implants take longer to soften?

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I'm 3 1/2 weeks out from my remove and replacement w/ a mastopexy, and Sientra textured rounds are starting to soften up. That makes me very happy. I was pretty swollen, especially in my cleavage, and very sensative, but I'm starting to see what they're going to look like . Has anyone noticed that the textured implants take longer to soften up? I am liking my shape though, and they never seemed to have that upper pole weirdness that I did with my original smooths.

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Skyfairy,You are right, the Seintra textured implants do take longer to soften up......plan on a few months.  This is the normal healing process.  All the best,  "Dr. Joe"

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Yes, in my experience with Sientra textured round implants, sometimes they can initially seem a little firm - almost like an early capsule - and then soften up over about 3 months.  Hang in there.  Speak to your surgeon about your concerns.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Sometimes, as the smooth implants move in the pocket, but this varies from patient to patient but by 3 months you should be close to your final softness.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

softness of sientra textured implantsthe implants themselves are just slightly firmer but i have no experience of these taking longer to softeni like the capsular contracture warranty as well

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes it is my experience that Sientra textured implants take about 3 months to soften. They will soften as anytime you have a mastopexy the breasts always feel slightly firmer than with only an augmentation,however with Sientra you will maintain a youthful  firmness overtime. Hang in there you will love them.

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