Can anyone give me an estimate on how long it generally takes for breast to "drop and fluff"? It's been 4 weeks and my left breast is still significantly higher than my right. I got 445 cc in my left breast and 405 cc in my right. I'm starting to worry about my left breast not dropping. Any pointers ? Suggestions? Words of encouragement ?
September 30, 2016
Answer: How long does it take for breast implants to settle? Thank you for your question. While the implant settling process can take up to 3-4 months to be complete, I do always inform patients that implants can settle at slightly different rates as each individuals body has to stretch to accommodate this new implant and additional volume. The size of a patients implants, the pre-operative breast size, pre-operative breast shape, type of implant used, skin elasticity, muscle tone, surgical technique, etc... are all factors that influence the amount of time that this 'drop and fluff' process can take. Considering you are only 4 weeks post-op, I would not be concerned with the current appearance of your breasts. It is not uncommon for one side to settle out a little faster than the other, and since you are still quite early in your recovery I would not anticipate there being any issues down the line. With that said, I would recommend that you follow up in person with your operating surgeon to discuss your concerns and progress thus far. I hope you find this helpful and I wish you a speedy recovery!
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September 30, 2016
Answer: How long does it take for breast implants to settle? Thank you for your question. While the implant settling process can take up to 3-4 months to be complete, I do always inform patients that implants can settle at slightly different rates as each individuals body has to stretch to accommodate this new implant and additional volume. The size of a patients implants, the pre-operative breast size, pre-operative breast shape, type of implant used, skin elasticity, muscle tone, surgical technique, etc... are all factors that influence the amount of time that this 'drop and fluff' process can take. Considering you are only 4 weeks post-op, I would not be concerned with the current appearance of your breasts. It is not uncommon for one side to settle out a little faster than the other, and since you are still quite early in your recovery I would not anticipate there being any issues down the line. With that said, I would recommend that you follow up in person with your operating surgeon to discuss your concerns and progress thus far. I hope you find this helpful and I wish you a speedy recovery!
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Asymme You are holding your left should higher and I believe this is making you think your left breast is higher than it actually is - taking this into account I think you are progressing fine
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Asymme You are holding your left should higher and I believe this is making you think your left breast is higher than it actually is - taking this into account I think you are progressing fine
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