2 weeks post op: left implant seems to have dropped but my right has not at all - normal? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and photograph.  It is quite common and normal for one implant to be a bit higher than the other at 1 month post breast augmentation.  My advice is to wait a full 4-6 months before considering your final result and consult with your plastic surgeon regarding implant massage.  Best of luck.

The best person to ask about the healing of your breast augmentation is your operating plastic surgeon.  Having said that, I always tell my patients not to look at themselves for 1 month, and it will take 3 months before they are were they are going to be.  They will be more normal as the swelling comes down.   Remember, they are two separate operations on the same person and they will heal at their own rate.

Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your appearance will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks to months as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Usually, final results will be seen 3-6 months postop.  Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately.  It is not uncommon for one breast to settle more quickly than the other due to swelling, dissection, or muscle tightness.  If still displaced after this time, a surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and bring the implant(s) down or implant exchange/revision. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

At this stage in your recovery it is certainly common for the implants to drop at different speeds.  you have to give it at least three months to evaluate final results. Follow-ups and communication with your plastic surgeon are essential. #StayBeautiful @RealDrWorldWide

thanks for your questioning your photo. It certainly is common for one implant to drop faster than the other sometimes it takes weeks and can even take up to a couple of months.  I would be patient. I would discuss your concerns with your board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure that everything is going as they expected. In my experience usually when the implant is higher than the other, it is based on the fact that you use one hand more than the other. They usually settle. I would not be concerned at all. An Intervention may be necessary if it does stay settle but  only after 6 months.Good luck.All the best,Carlos Mata MD, MBA, FACSBoard-certified plastic surgeon

It is common to view breast implants riding higher in the initial weeks post op breast implant placement. Takes 3-6 month to the swelling and inflammation to go away, and the implants to stay in there final position. Sometimes implants set in the correct place at different rates. Just be a little patient and any questions ask your certified surgeon. Best regards...!

Thanks for your question. You are still in the very early post-operative timeframe. It can take up to six months for implants to drop into place and for tissue to settle. During this period, appearance can change dramatically. I generally recommend that patients hold off on any final judgments until at least six months after augmentation. That being said, you should undergo a formal post-operative physical examination and address your concerns with your Surgeon.

Thanks for your question. It is very common for implants to drop at different rates, particularly if the dominant side has more muscle mass. For some patients the implants drop in a few weeks, but for others it is 3-6 months. The photo doesn't really help in this case. A pre/postop photo would be necessary to comment on your situation. Best of Luck!

Hi and thank you for your question.It is not uncommon for breasts to drop at a different rate. It can take 3 to 6 months for the breasts to drop and settle into position. Continue to follow your surgeons instructions and contact him or her with any concerns. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question.What hand is your dominant one? It is common that it can take that side longer to soften and settle in to place, because you use it more. The muscles stay tight and spasm longer, as you will see on the non-dominant side the muscles relax faster. Either way you are very early in the healing process, stay patient.