7 months post op - will the square shape of my breasts resolve or are these my results? (photos)

Question

I’m 44 years. I had a replacement of breast implants and lift 7 months ago. I’m not happy with my breast. It’s doesn’t look round, it’s looks square at the bottom. Is it going to get better or stay like this?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

The photos show a somewhat boxy, straight lower breast border with limited lower-pole roundness. At 7 months, swelling and scars can still soften, and small changes may continue up to about 12 months, but a square lower-pole shape usually does not dramatically become round if it is related to pocket shape, skin tightening, implant position, or scar tissue.

I would not rush into another operation without an examination, but this is worth discussing directly with your surgeon. If the shape remains bothersome after full healing, revision options may include adjusting the implant pocket, releasing or tightening parts of the capsule, changing implant size/profile, or revising the lift skin envelope to improve the lower-pole contour. The right choice depends on implant position, tissue thickness, scar quality, and whether the breast fold is sitting where it should.

Matthew C. Camp, MD · Answer

With time you can expect the bottom of your breast to round out as the tissue relaxes and heals. Overall you have a nice result, and should not worry at this early phase after surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lusy 29,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

At 7 months, you are well on your way to being healed and the shape will probably not change. go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. This might be fixable in the office under local anesthesia, unless the implant pocket needs to be adjusted.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At seven months post op you are seeing your final results.  If you would like an improvement in shape a revision to your lift would be recommended.  Visit with your surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your options.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

At seven months, you can consider your outcome final and it is unlikely to change by waiting further.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

7 months post op - will the square shape of my breasts resolve or are these my results? (photos)

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