I've had an awful experience from start to finish and no longer working with my surgeon. I am in tears over what I'm afraid will be my final result. My right side experienced significantly more swelling in the upper pole from the very beginning (since about two days post-op) and is my dominant side. Very athletic. The left dropped relatively quickly during 3-5 wks. It's a very nice shape and size notwithstanding the awful scarring. Not the right (your left). I've been using massage, supplements, compression band, and now K-tape.
March 31, 2021
Answer: BA results Dear progress4sake, 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.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 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 31, 2021
Answer: BA results Dear progress4sake, 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.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 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 31, 2021
Answer: I'd like your input on my situation, I'm 8 wks PO could my issue be slow to drop, poor pocket dissection, CC? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your struggles after surgery. Unfortunately without an in-person examination it is difficult to offer advice, most likely this soon after surgery the pocket may have been made too small, but without feeling the tissues and knowing greater details of your recovery I would advise seeking second opinions from other local surgeons.
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March 31, 2021
Answer: I'd like your input on my situation, I'm 8 wks PO could my issue be slow to drop, poor pocket dissection, CC? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your struggles after surgery. Unfortunately without an in-person examination it is difficult to offer advice, most likely this soon after surgery the pocket may have been made too small, but without feeling the tissues and knowing greater details of your recovery I would advise seeking second opinions from other local surgeons.
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