Is it normal for my breasts to still be so high 4 days post-op? I have also been told not to use ice. (Photo)

I would expect your implants to be extremely high at 4 days after surgery. If your implants were in a ideal position 4 days after surgery I would be really really worried! Follow up with your PS as planned and rest easy that everything looks good so far! BH

Thanks for your question! Based upon your photos and my experience of doing thousands of breast augmentation surgeries, I’d say that you look just fine for 4 days post op. You could ask your surgeon about wearing a band to help guide the implants downward, & when (& if) he/she will recommend implant massage. I think that these maneuvers will help your implants “settle out”, which can take 6 months or more. However, I really think that you’ll be happy in time with your results. Hang in there, and best of luck to you! 

Dear laura_beth_tx,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 4 days  post op.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 around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery