3 weeks post operative, what can be done?
Asked 2014-09-17
I had a breast lift with saline implant under the muscle done at the same time. I am now 3 weeks post operative and I notice one breast has not dropped yet and the other breast that has dropped has rippling. I called my surgeon and I am going to see him soon but what can be done?
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It is common for one side to "drop" before the other. At this point you're still relatively early in the post-operative period and you should be patient. If you surgeon recommends, you can use a strap such as the "bandeau" t put a little downward pressure on the upper implant and help it settle. Similarly, a sports bra placed across the upper chest above the breasts can accomplish the same thing. The key here is time. Be patient but be consistent about the strap. A few hours a day will do little. Continuous pressure (even light pressure) for days and weeks continuously will be more beneficial.
There may be little that can be done about the rippling. Rippling is a common issue with saline implants. It is best "camouflaged" by having as much breast tissue over the implant as possible. You mentioned that the implants are already under the muscle, so your surgeon has already done what is commonly done to cover the implants. FYI - Larger implants will ripple more than smaller ones. If your implants are especially large for your frame or the amount of breast tissue that you have then a change to smaller implants or to silicone implants (silicone implants are more forgiving and tend not to ripple) might be something to consider if the rippling becomes a significant issue long term. At this time, however, just relax and be patient through the recovery period. You still have a while to go. Best wishes!