Hi I'm 8 weeks post op and my left breast has dropped and looks great but my right is still high and hard. When do I have to stay worrying that the implant won't drop?
February 10, 2016
Answer: Post op settlement for breasts augmentation Dear Stacey, Thanks for submitting your picture. Side view picture would have been very helpful. From the picture, you appears to have bilateral level 2 ptosis, more so on the left side. It takes 3-4 months for the implants to settle, as long as you do implants displacement massage, which I hope your surgeon instructed you to do. However, from the level of ptosis and if you want more perky breasts, you will need a mini lift (donut) at some point. If the right side does not soften in 3-4 months , despite the massage, you might want to discuss with your surgeon the possibility of capsulotomy or capsulectomy with implant replacement, according to the level of breasts hardening. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with perky breasts and natural look. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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February 10, 2016
Answer: Post op settlement for breasts augmentation Dear Stacey, Thanks for submitting your picture. Side view picture would have been very helpful. From the picture, you appears to have bilateral level 2 ptosis, more so on the left side. It takes 3-4 months for the implants to settle, as long as you do implants displacement massage, which I hope your surgeon instructed you to do. However, from the level of ptosis and if you want more perky breasts, you will need a mini lift (donut) at some point. If the right side does not soften in 3-4 months , despite the massage, you might want to discuss with your surgeon the possibility of capsulotomy or capsulectomy with implant replacement, according to the level of breasts hardening. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with perky breasts and natural look. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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February 10, 2016
Answer: 2 months post op, some advices: Thanks for the question. Its too early to talk about final results. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-
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February 10, 2016
Answer: 2 months post op, some advices: Thanks for the question. Its too early to talk about final results. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-
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