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6 weeks post op, implants havnt dropped - New South Wales, AU

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Had a breast lift and implants - 295 left boob,...

ctb0892October 14, 2014

had a breast lift and implants - 295 left boob, 345 right boob. I am 6 weeks post op and the upper pole swelling is very high, it looks ugly when side on, im scared the implants will not drop and it will stay this way. my right breast is more swollen with upper fullness, I don't know if I need revision or if it will take a few months, my surgeon is not helpful

ctb0892's provider

Zion Chan, MBBS

Physician

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BethH
October 16, 2014
Is your picture taken at 6 weeks post op? I can see that one implant has still not dropped but sometimes they do drop at separate rates and times. Did your doctor say "when" he might thinks it will drop or did he suggest anything to help it drop? Keep us posted!
ctb0892
October 19, 2014
Yes this photo is 6 weeks post op. Im getting a little worried as progress has not changed, my surgeon keeps saying it will drop in time. The left implant dropped almost 2 weeks ago. Is there anything i can do to help the right implant drop
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BethH
October 20, 2014
The only advice I can really provide is to stay in touch with your doctor. Each doctor has their own post op recovery instructions and your doctor knows you best. Hoping you can find a way to communicate with him. Some women find it helpful to take weekly pictures so they can see the progress. This might simply be that one implant is taking longer to drop than the other, which is quite common. Keep us posted!!
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freemoon
February 27, 2015
No is not common to be in that position. Mine did not drop at all. I have tried all compressions recommended to no avail. It's been a year still and mine sitting up high and I am considering revision/ lift Doctor tells you what you need to hear sometimes. I hope in your case it's different to mine. Thinking of you and wish you the best.
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Ninja_princess
October 20, 2014
Hey ctb0892, Others have suggested they drop n settle at different rates? I hope yours does so soon too. Hang in there n keep posting updates. :)
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freemoon
February 27, 2015
Hi, just wondering who did your BA and who is your surgeon?
Joshua1544
February 27, 2015
Have you done the massage stage?
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freemoon
February 27, 2015
Yes. Massage, compression bra and compression strap wore it for 8 months. Surgeon not very helpful and giving me the ran around
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1 month post

7 weeks post op

ctb0892October 23, 2014
Still no change after another week . My surgeon is now getting concerned and believes i may need revision. I am booked in for am ultrasound to see if infact this is the implant or possibly fluid. Currently wearing a compression bra to help potentially drop the implant

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Fitmami
January 3, 2015
Good luck! Hope it's just stubborn!
Diamond412
January 3, 2015
Hope there jus riding high for the moment. Hope all works out well
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freemoon
February 27, 2015
Mine sitting high and did not drop at all even after a year (done in Jan 2014) I am in the process of considering revision.
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freemoon
February 27, 2015
I am interested to know who did your BA and who's your surgeon. Because I may have the same problem as you.
relish
August 24, 2015
Hi ctb, how has your progress been? I note this an old posting so I hope you got your girls sorted and that you are happy. I'm due for the op soon in WA and am interested in how you are now, cheers
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freemoon
August 24, 2015
Me too. Also I would like to know who's your surgeon?
Hope is well.
Regards.
sav22
August 28, 2015
Were you happy with dr Chans work?
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