I am 6 months post op. Will my implant drop any further? My left breast settled beautifully but right is still sitting higher than left causing the breast to droop under. I did under muscle. I do have a good amount of chest muscle from lifting so I was wondering if that can cause it to take longer to drop and fluff but I don’t know anymore. Is it worth waiting for another 6 months or should I get revision? I got my surgery done in Turkey, so I can’t go see the same surgeon for follow up
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Hi! It looks as if there is some asymmetry especially with your left side. Most likely the breast pocket on the left side is bigger than the right. A head on view would be helpful to see if there is a discernable difference. If it truly bothers you a small revision can tighten the pocket and...
If interested in implants I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and profile implants....
In my opinion the options are: 1.) Sub glandular augmentation (above the muscle) only: it has the advantage of no scarring, less cost but will leave your breasts asymmetric. Also capsular contracture rate and future laxity will be higher and you may feel the edges of the implants. 2.) Lift &...