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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – I have tightness and pressure after Breast Implants Surgery – is this normal?

There are many factors involved that could contribute to a feeling of tightness or pressure following breast augmentation. One will generally feel tighter after a primary/first time augmentation, more so if completely under the muscle as opposed to partially under the muscle. Gentle massage and full time bra support may give you some assistance.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – When should I change my Breast Implants?  How long do they last?

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Breast Implants Settling – How Long?

It takes 4-6 weeks for your breast implants to ‘settle’. There are many factors involved, including the tightness of your breast skin, envelope, the size and profile of your implant, the surface of the implant, and whether your implants were placed entirely under the muscle or partially under the muscle.

In reality, it is not that the implants have to ‘move’ down or ‘settle’, it’s just that the lower pole of the breast tissue and skin needs to expand. Be patient.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Some Swelling And Tightness Normal

Some swelling and tightness following breast augmentation is not uncommon. This will depend on how tight the skin envelope is prior to augmentation, whether the implant is on top of the muscle, completely under the muscle, or partially under the muscle and the size of the implants used and your chest wall dimensions.

It may several weeks before you feel more relaxed and may be two to three months before the implants feel completely ‘settled’.  Having said this, some patients have very soft breasts one week following surgery.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Detecting a Ruptured Breast Implant

Many women, especially with older generations of silicone implants may have had ‘silent ruptures’.  Some data suggest that with older generations of silicone implants that there were 50% silent ruptures after 10 years based on MRI studies.  With current Mentor Memory Gel implants, there is a 1.1% rupture rate after 6 years for first time breast augmentation patients based on their 6-year ‘core’ data, and a 3.8% rupture rate for first time reconstructive patients.  The best way to detect a rupture would be with an MRI as this can detect 99% of ruptures.

The FDA has recommended women with silicone implants consider having an MRI every 3 and then 2 years following augmentation.  This may be a bit extreme.  Check with your plastic surgeon to find out their recommendations.  Mammograms can also detect approximately 85% of ruptures and ultrasound can detect approximately 90-95% of ruptures depending on the type of ultrasound used.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How long until my breast implants ‘settle’?

It takes 4-6 weeks for your breast implants to ‘settle’. There are many factors involved, including the tightness of your breast skin, envelope, the size and profile of your implant, the surface of the implant, and whether your implants were placed entirely under the muscle or partially under the muscle.

In reality, it is not that the implants have to ‘move’ down or ‘settle’, it’s just that the lower pole of the breast tissue and skin needs to expand. Be patient.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How long does it take for breast implants to settle?

It takes 4-6 weeks for your breast implants to ‘settle’. There are many factors involved, including the tightness of your breast skin, envelope, the size and profile of your implant, the surface of the implant, and whether your implants were placed entirely under the muscle or partially under the muscle.

In reality, it is not that the implants have to ‘move’ down or ‘settle’, it’s just that the lower pole of the breast tissue and skin needs to expand. Be patient.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Can breast Implants leak due to sleeping position?

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How long do Breast Implants last?

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Tightness and Swelling After Surgery?  How Long?

Some swelling and tightness following breast augmentation is not uncommon. This will depend on how tight the skin envelope is prior to augmentation, whether the implant is on top of the muscle, completely under the muscle, or partially under the muscle and the size of the implants used and your chest wall dimensions.

It may several weeks before you feel more relaxed and may be two to three months before the implants feel completely ‘settled’.  Having said this, some patients have very soft breasts one week following surgery.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.