Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic surgery with several options for incision, placement and size, resulting in varying recovery times. Some patients' breast implants settle faster than others, depending on the details of the surgery.
Placement
The length of time it takes breast implants to settle depends on the placement of the implant. Implants that are placed under the muscle generally take longer to heal than those that are over the muscle.
Considerations
After breast augmentation surgery, patients should take about a week off of work to recover and should not do any exercise or heavy lifting for the first few weeks. This will help speed recovery time.
Time Frame
The time it takes breast implants to fully "drop" can vary from person to person, but it usually takes a few months for the implants to settle, and up to a full year for them to reach their final resting place.
Theories/Speculation
When implants are placed under the muscle, the chest muscles contract in reaction to the foreign substance, making the implants look especially high at first.
Misconceptions
Some women expect to see the final results within the first few days after surgery, and then are surprised by the swollen look of the recovering breasts. It is normal for nipples to point down, breasts to ride high on the chest and for there to be a lot of swelling for the first few days.
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