Will my implant drop down after 7 weeks? (photo)

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I had BA on 12/30/13 I'm 5 feet and 98 pound.the first few weeks they did drop down but I hear somebody said they will drop down more after 3 month because I told my Dr did for me look natural and he did 270cc with round high profile ,I'm worry if they will drop down more like I did nothing.Can you let me know after 7 weeks the implant will drop down more or stop and when I can available for wear the regular wire bra???Thank a lot for answers my question!!!

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD · Answer

First and foremost you're in good
company.  All patients who undergo breast implant surgery look too big,
too tight, too high, and too swollen early on.

In my own practice I tell my patients that it
will be about three weeks before they even believe that they're going to
come down, by about 12 weeks I will know and you will know you are high,but no
one else will care, and ultimately your most  natural result will come
between six and 12 months after surgery.

Some patients can take longer to drop than
others depending on the size of the implant and their anatomy.  For
example, it will take longer for a 500 CC implant stretch and relax the skin
and muscle than a smaller implant.  A more muscular person with a sub
muscular implant will take longer for the implant to drop as well.

Share your concerns with your plastic surgeon,
who I suspect will walk you through this and confirm that your normal.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

In general it is early to be concerned about implant level as swelling, skin stretch, implant size, model (smooth vs textured) all contribute to the answer of your question. Additionally, so does your preop anatomy.  Wait for 90 days from surgery and visit your plastic surgeon to discuss any concern.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

In general, yes.  Implants will stretch the skin over time and create ptosis or a slight drop in the breast.  Of course, if there is significant malposition of an implant it may not completely correct its position to match the other breast.  I would recommend you wait at least 3-4 months and do the massage therapy recommended by your surgeon during this time before considering any revisions.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

Everyone is different when it comes to healing time.  It can take anywhere from 3-6 months for your implants to settle.  You have implants so you will still have volume, but the shape will change over time.  They will look more natural and softer.  From the photo you posted, it looks like you are doing just fine.  Congratulations! ac

Carmen Kavali, MD · Answer

Your implants will settle into a more natural look over time.  That means the skin over the breast will become softer and look less 'tight'.  That doesn't mean you'll be flatter or less full, though.  If you like your look now, you will probably still like it a year from now.

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