Is movement after breast lift with implant normal?

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Hello just had a Breast lift with implants under the muscle on Thursday. While at home laying in bed, I used the Lower part of my body (meaning my legs to move up in bed and place a pillow under my butt to get comfortable, now I feel as if my right breast implant has moved upward is this normal. It doesn’t hurt I can just feel it.

Ross Blagg, MD · Answer

Hello,This sounds normal. The implant can move in its pocket so you may be feeling that or there may be more swelling on that side that is causing it to appear that way. The best thing to do is have your surgeon take a look at it. All the best in your recovery!Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dunn060980,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear Dunn060980,

It is normal for the implants to be movable up and down immediately after surgery.  As a matter of fact, one week after surgery we start teaching the patients how to do the proper breast massage so that the implant purposely moves up and results in a pocket a bit larger than the implant in order to stay soft.  I hope this has been helpful.  
  Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

S. Tyler Elkins-Williams, MD · Answer

Hi dunn, and thanks for your question. Congratulations on making it through your surgery! 
This soon post-operatively, things will be changing a lot as your body goes through the normal process of swelling and healing. Of course if you are at all concerned that something isn't right, you should go and see your Plastic Surgeon. Only an in-person physical exam can confirm that the healing process is progressing appropriately. Best of luck!

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