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Breast Implants Uneven-One Hasn't Dropped
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Hello- I had breast implant surgery 6 weeks ago...
alilmermaid313September 8, 2009
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hello- I had breast implant surgery 6 weeks ago (390cc's, saline, mod profile, under muscles).
My right implant has dropped and feels & look great. My left implant is still rather high, and has a different shape/contour than the left. I have been wearing "the band" since one week post-op. My surgeon doesn't seem concerned. I feel frustrated, as it has been quite some time since surgery, and they are obviously very uneven.
The experience was very painful... more than I had anticipated. So far, I am half pleased with my results. If my left implant would drop and settle, I would be thrilled. Right now, they look very uneven. I cover them up.
Replies (8)
September 9, 2009
Don't stress too much about it, if your PS isn't you should not. When I had my first implant surgery ten years ago I had the same issue with my right one ( the smaller)breast prior to surgery. It could take a few more months to drop. Just do the massages you are supposed to do. Also wear a good support bra always due to the first one to drop could be the first one to bottom out if not careful.
September 11, 2009
hello and thank you for your response and feedback...wondering if your right breast ended up dropping on it's own, or if you ended up needing additional surgery? thanks much
Dianne
September 10, 2009
Hi Diane -
My first advice is to be patient. On the whole, from your pictures, your breasts look just about like they should at this stage of the game. The two things I tell my own patients in this situation are: 1. These are breasts that only your plastic surgeon can love and 2. I know six weeks sounds like a long time to you, but to a plastic surgeon, it might as well have been yesterday!
It normally takes about 3 to 4 months for the breast tissue and skin to loosen up and accomodate the implants, and sometimes that's even longer if the tissues were tight or the breasts particularly small before surgery.
Keep wearing your strap, doing your massages, and try not to worry. Although sometimes it is the case that the scar tissue capsule around the implants remains tight and prevents the implants from settling, this is not particularly common, and usually in a few months things loosen up and look great!
Keep your chin up and keep squeezing those breasts! Good luck!
Dr. G
September 11, 2009
Thank you for your response Dr. G...i'm just worried that they will stay uneven forever! before my surgery, they were even, and small...36a/small b...thank you for your help and for somewhat putting my mind at ease...
Dianne
July 5, 2012
Dr. G..
I have the same issue with my implants. My left breast didn't develop after puberty so I had an extreme case of un evenness. My right implant has completely dropped and looks amazing but my left has a dimpling of sorts where the implant meets the tissues and it has a torpedo'd effect. My plastic surgeon also says this is normal but I can't help to think this far out the left breast should show some difference.
I have the same issue with my implants. My left breast didn't develop after puberty so I had an extreme case of un evenness. My right implant has completely dropped and looks amazing but my left has a dimpling of sorts where the implant meets the tissues and it has a torpedo'd effect. My plastic surgeon also says this is normal but I can't help to think this far out the left breast should show some difference.
UPDATED FROM alilmermaid313
Update** I am now 10 weeks post-op, and not only...
alilmermaid313October 5, 2009
Update** I am now 10 weeks post-op, and not only has my left implant not dropped, it now looks bigger and higher than it did before...I'm getting more and more concerned with each day that passes...does it look as though I need revision surgery? or capsular contracture? Any advice, input, etc, would be greatly appreciated!
Will my left implant drop? or will i need revisional surgery? How long does it take for the implants to fully drop, and even out? Kindly advise. DianneReplies (30)
October 21, 2009
funny because i am having same issue but only 2 and half wks after surgery. mine looks just like yours one higher. the dr gave me antiobiotics and take vit e plus do massages. if that dosent help a expensive drug to loosen up scar tissue.after that they say if that fails they go in and scrape out scar tissue around implant. i hope meds do it.
October 24, 2009
went to my doctor yesterday-he said they are healing and progressing normally, and that over time, the left side will drop...i'm almost 3 months post-op-hope he's right! good luck to you too...you are very early in the healing process, and i'm sure all will be perfect!
October 24, 2009
Awww thats great sweetie. i was so worried that i had scar tissue to be scraped out but after starting antibiotics and massaging more mine are starting to look and feel better. just have to be patient i guess. good luck with you!!!!
May 15, 2010
5 months after breast done they are looking great! big but great.went from 34b to 34dd after they drop they look real noone would believe they are implants.
May 23, 2010
Please advise me on the surgeon that you used. Your results look incredible and will continue to. I am from West Islip and am considering a NY Surgeon but if you found a excelllent one on LI I would appreciate it if you would let me know.
Respectfully,
Tricia, West Islip, NY
July 13, 2010
If anyone still is reading this, I have the same problem!! I am so scared and it's the middle of summer & everyone thinks i got a cheap boob job!!! It has been 3 months, my left is dropped and natural looking, my right is taught & mis shapen... It hasnt dropped in over a month and i massage, but its soooo firm... it wont even move! do i need surgery?? HELP!!
February 24, 2011
Are you fixed yet? I know it was a long time ago, but i'm going through the same thing and need advice BAD!!!!
Here are a few related questions from other RealSelf members that might help:
Right breast implant takes longer to drop
Likelihood that other breast implant will drop?
From what I've seen and heard around RealSelf, it can take several months before the "real" results show.
Hope this helps. Good luck with your recovery and please keep us posted on your progress.