9 months post-op - I feel like breasts look high and round. Have my implants dropped and settled? (Photos)

Question

I had 400cc mod plus implants in the dual plane placement early September 2021, so 9 months ago. I feel like my breasts look quite high and round still, my left in particular is higher and more round than my right. They are also quite firm, not alarmingly so and they have definitely softened from what they were but they aren’t as ‘squishy’ as I would like. Is there a chance they could still settle more and also soften up at 9 months po? And could my left breast catch up with the right?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear princesslauren87,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At nine months post op you are not likely to see many significant changes.  The implants appear to be settled in the pocket.  I encourage you to return to your surgeon you discuss your concerns.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have a small capsule on the higher side, but your implants are probably stretching your own tissue so you are feeling mainly implants instead of breast. Had you gone smaller, they would be softer with less thinning of your own tissue. If you had little breast tissue to start, then they still feel more like implants and less like breasts.

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9 months post-op - I feel like breasts look high and round. Have my implants dropped and settled? (Photos)

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