One Breast Implant Taking Longer to Drop

Others have suggested that time and massage are needed. I agree. From your picture, your breast tissue and skin appear to be of good quality and the skin envelope appears fairly tight. Presuming that your tissue envelope was not particularly deflated or sagging preoperatively, it is often the case that implants will take many weeks to "drop."

When placing an implant, I set the level of the pocket at a location at the bottom of the breast. From here the implant doesn't so much "drop" in position, but rather the breast tissue relaxes and accommodates the implant. As this happens, the lower pole of the breast rounds-out and the "too high" upper boder of the implant comes down.

It has been my experience that postoperative massage can play a critical role in a case such as yours. Our patients see our massage therapist at their preoperative visit and at a postoperative visit. In a case such as yours, I think it is reasonable to come out of any bra and use a band.

I'd suggest you call your surgeon's office, and see if they can recommend a perioperative massage therapist experienced in such cases. We've found that commonly, patients are much to "light" in their massage and that even one visit with the therapist can recalibrate this pressure and teach a patient and thier partner most effectively.

Bottom Line: Time will tell, but I'd step up the massage and recommend a perioperative massage therapy visit.

Hope this helps.

You are feeling like many patients do at this point after their breast implant surgery.  However, you are still very early in the post operative period and your implants and their position will continue to progress.  Be patient and trust your plastic surgeon.  I tell all of my patients that they will not see the final results of their breast implant surgery for 3-4 months.  It is very normal for one implant to drop sooner than the other.  The implants are not necessarily placed "high" on the chest. What you are seeing is the swelling from the surgery. This too is normal and will subside.  Patience is the key here. Limit the amount of weight you lift with your arms to less than 15  pounds for the first three weeks. Don't overdo it. Breast implant surgery is just that, surgery. Give yourself time to heal.  I hope you will find this advice helpful.Best regards,

Thanks for your question!
It can take 3 to 6 months for both implants to drop and settle into position. Continue following your post op care instructions and reach out to your surgeon with your concerns. Best wishes!