Do Textured Implants 'Drop & Fluff' Differently Than Smooth Implants? (photo)

Thank you for your question.. Drop and fluff refers to post-operative period in which the breasts begin to descend and fills out the lower half of the breast. It may take several months for this to happen and can be encouraged with breast massage and compression. It may appear that the breast enlarges as the lower aspect of the breast fills out (at the expense of the upper portion of the breast).  Texture implants do not move around as much in the pocket and you may find it takes a little longer for the breasts to settle in their final position.  Revisit with your surgeon at the six month mark.  If you notice that they continue to drop compared to where you are now, then they may continue to settle beyond six months.

Am unaware that the convalescence after a breast augmentation is different with texturized were smoothed implants. I think as the swelling subsides you should expect a good result.

The purpose of texturing implants is two-fold. One is to allow tissue ingrowth to the surface of the implant which some people believe that will help reduce the problem with capsular contracture. The other reason is to stop them from moving or rotating, particularly with shaped implants. Textured implants that stay high are less likely to move down than smooth implants in my experience. However, I would still give them several months as three weeks is a very short period of time for implants to settle.