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Photo would have helped. But you are early in the post operative healing. Things will improve. (more)

Photo would have helped. But you are early in the post operative healing. Things will improve. (less)

Do not worry, 4 weeks post-op is too early to tell what your breasts will look like. They will settle over time. At this time, what you are describing is very normal. Be patient, you (more)

Do not worry, 4 weeks post-op is too early to tell what your breasts will look like. They will settle over time. At this time, what you are describing is very normal. Be patient, you should see your final results at 4-6 months. Just follow instructions and you will see a drastic change! (less)

You are very early on in your recovery. This is a common concern among post operative breast augmentation patients. The swelling that is associated with the procedure masks the end (more)

You are very early on in your recovery. This is a common concern among post operative breast augmentation patients. The swelling that is associated with the procedure masks the end result of your procedure. You must be patient, the swelling will subside and your breast will fall into a more teardrop shape. Check out this site @ www.breastimplantsbydrsenderoff.com (less)

Under the muscle, the dropping really starts to take place at about the 3rd or 4th week after surgery on average. I don't let my patients wear a bra because a bra will hold the implants (more)

Under the muscle, the dropping really starts to take place at about the 3rd or 4th week after surgery on average. I don't let my patients wear a bra because a bra will hold the implants up. If you don't get movement by next week, I would ask about massage. As the implants drop, the nipples will move up. (less)

I am sorry that you are so disappointed after your augmentation- but do not give up hope yet!! It is difficult to say without photos or an exam whether your implants may continue to drop, (more)

I am sorry that you are so disappointed after your augmentation- but do not give up hope yet!! It is difficult to say without photos or an exam whether your implants may continue to drop, but I would institute vigorous massage of your breasts several times a day and continue wearing the strap. I would give it another 4 weeks or so, and revisit with your surgeon to see if a revision is necessary.

We see this problem in our office pretty regularly from other surgeons who convinced patients that they do not need a lift. Many patients go from an OK result from an augmentation alone to spectacular from even a periaraolar lift (an incision just around your areola). Sometimes just a modification of the implant placement technique with manipulation of the muscle can do wonders to let an implant fall in place. Long story short, it is quite possible that you may need a small revision procedure, but it can very well be a very minor tweaking to help give you the look you want.

I hope this helps
R. Lee Steely MD FACS
www.drsteely.com
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