'Drop' refers to the breast implants settling into a more natural position as the muscles relax and any swelling and inflammation subside. The 'fluff' describes how the implants fill the lower pole of the breast as this relaxation occurs and appear softer and fuller like newly-plumped cushions.
The entire drop and fluff process can take three to six months to complete, however, so don't worry if your implants still feel tight or look a bit high even after most of the swelling has dissipated.
After dropping, the implants relax or “fluff” into the lower breast areas, taking on the natural teardrop shape which is more projected. The breasts begin to look larger with normal contours, taking on the appearance the patient had in mind when she started the process.
You will likely experience some discomfort and swelling after your surgery. This is normal and will gradually improve over time. Your board-certified plastic surgeon may prescribe pain medication to help manage any discomfort.
There are no restrictions after three weeks postoperatively. It usually takes 6 to 12 weeks for the breasts to achieve their final shape.
Is It Possible To Speed Up The Process? The answer to this is dependant on a variety of factors. Though massage and medication may help speed up the drop and fluff process, other factors such as implant placement (under or over the muscle), texture, shape, and type will play a larger role.
Even after the swelling subsides, the breasts continue to settle into their final shape for up to a year after surgery. If a patient also has implants placed during the breast lift, they may appear too high on the chest shortly after surgery, but will drop into a normal position over time.
'Drop' refers to the breast implants settling into a more natural position as the muscles relax and any swelling and inflammation subside. The 'fluff' describes how the implants fill the lower pole of the breast as this relaxation occurs and appear softer and fuller like newly-plumped cushions.
For a couple of weeks after breast reduction surgery, you may notice that your abdomen looks larger than usual. This is mostly because of constipation or swelling of the upper body. Once the early complications of the surgery go away, your stomach will look much smaller.
Capsular Contracture: Heavy activity before you have healed enough from breast augmentation can cause capsular contracture, an uncomfortable condition that can only be corrected with surgery.
The study queried these women five years after their surgeries, asking about their bra cup size before versus after breast lift surgery. Weight changes and other relevant factors were taken into consideration. The women reported an average decrease of approximately one cup size, for instance going from a D to a C.
It can take as long as nine months to see complete results for some patients. Remember that breasts may heal at different rates. As such, they may look asymmetrical in the initial few months of recovery. By six months, you should be able to invest in some fancy new lingerie!
They might stretch slightly because of the larger volume of the breasts, but it is rare for them to get substantially bigger. Swelling in the weeks immediately following surgery can cause the nipples to look puffier than normal. This should dissipate over time.
Remember that a breast lift does not slow the aging process. Eventually, the breasts will drop years after a breast lift simply because the aging process has continued.
Don't lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk (including your children), as you could strain your healing breasts and cause swelling. Along the same lines, don't push anything heavy, like a stroller or a large grocery cart. Don't smoke after surgery, as it can interfere with your body's ability to heal.
While a breast lift does remove excess skin, fat and tissue to achieve a lifted and perkier breast appearance, the possibility of having smaller breasts after their procedure is one that most women need not worry about.
One of the most significant advantages of weight loss after breast reduction surgery. Most women report feeling much more capable of exercising and maintaining their weight after the operation. It's common for women to lose between 10 and 20 pounds in the months following surgery.
While you won't lose much weight from a breast reduction surgery, your appearance will change, and you will look slimmer. Large breasts tend to change the proportion of your figure and make you appear bigger. When the breast size is altered, it has a slimming effect.
Immediately after your breast augmentation, your implants will likely look like they are sitting high and compressed. They will feel very firm, and your nipples will likely appear very low and point downwards.
A lack of implant drop and fluff, such as the lower breast seeming empty, could indicate that pocket has hardened and started to contract around the implant, which not only affects the appearance of your breasts but may also cause breast pain.
After a breast lift, you'll have some discomfort, swelling and bruising. Your skin may feel tight. These effects get better over time and last about two weeks.
Some of my Montreal breast augmentation patients complain about stomach bloating after surgery. However, it is important to remember that it is generally not harmful. Maximum swelling usually occurs 3-5 days after your surgery and it will generally go away completely in two weeks and even as early as 5 to 7 days.
The compression bras should be comfortable yet be able to exert adequate pressure to support your breasts and implants in position. It should not be too tight. Wearing too-tight compression garments cause more harm than good.