When will my breasts drop and fluff and look round and not big and square? (photos)

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I had ba surgery just shy of 4 wks ago. I had 385L and 450R high profile round saline implants submuscular. They are still very high and hard on top and the bottom part is softer and my front view looks flat. I'm getting more impatient by the day waiting for some change and this miraculous "drop and fluff" phenomenon. They have that long jelly bean look. I started at a 32A and am aiming to end at a 34D. When will I see progress and the rounding and dropping take place? I'll add before/ afters

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance.

Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other.

Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your appearance looks typical at this stage and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. If still displaced after this time, a surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and bring the implant(s) down. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Winfield Hartley, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I know that you are anxious to see your final result, but it may take several months for your implants to settle into place.  Avoiding a bra when possible and implant massage can help speed the process up.  Check with your surgeon to be certain that you don't have signs of early capsular contracture.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you at this time. Then reassess final result at 6 months.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!Dr. Schwartz

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, 
Thank
you for your question. They do appear to be sitting high; however, it's too early to judge their appearance. When breast implants are first put into your body, they typically
sit higher up in the chest. This is because it’s the path of least resistance –
your body requires some time to adjust to their presence, regardless of whether
they’ve been placed in a sub-mammary (between breast tissue and chest muscle)
or sub-muscular (under both the breast and chest muscle). Immediately following
surgery, you’ll find that your newly enhanced breasts appear very full and
swollen, especially in the upper portion above the nipples. Your skin will most
likely look very tight and your nipples may point slightly downward as well.
This may make the shape and overall appearance of your breasts appear
unnatural. Don’t worry, because they will change for the better, something
casually known as “dropping and fluffing”.
Should
you still be concerned after 2-4 months, I'd recommend booking a follow-up
appointment with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your options. 
All the
best.

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