Do nipples look different after implants?

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.

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Why do my nipples look low after breast implants?

As your muscles relax, the implant will slowly drop into more of the natural position you expected. The reason your nipples point downward during the process is due to pressure applied to the implant as it sits higher on the chest, and it also explains why the nipple returns to normal as the implant drops.

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Do nipples stay erect after implants?

Nipple sensitivity is common after breast augmentation. However, this sensitivity should usually return to normality by four to six weeks after surgery. By six weeks, the nipples are to be expected to not be uncomfortably hard and raised but to have returned to their original state.

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Can you tell if a woman has had breast implants?

Real breasts are shaped more like pears — fuller at the bottom — than like melons. Many implants have an even distribution of silicon. There are typically four places that plastic surgeons use for access. Scars can be seen above the belly button, under the breasts, around the nipples or the armpits.

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What do nipples look like after breast implants?

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.

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Breasts Have Different Shape and Nipple Placement After Breast Augmentation Surgery

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Can guys tell if you have implants?

According to Men's Health, the biggest tipoffs that men look for to determine if a woman has had breast augmentation surgery are based on sight alone. Indicators include the breasts being too close together, appearing abnormally large, or sitting too high on a woman's torso.

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Can breasts be squeezed after implants?

Nothing is foolproof, but if you squeezed a woman's implants that hard, she would stop you as soon as the pain kicked in, meaning BEFORE the implants ruptured. That said, it is possible to rupture an implant.

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Do implants get bigger when they drop and fluff?

Your breast implants may appear to be bigger or fuller once they've dropped to a lower, more natural-looking position on your chest and "fluffed" into a rounder and softer shape. Changes in the size or shape of your new breasts after augmentation can also occur as swelling and tightness subside.

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Why do breast implants look small at first?

After surgery, the implants tend to ride hide and appear small due to the patient's skin tightness in the area. There is tightness because the implants increase dimension to breast tissue causing the skin to compress the implant's shape and size.

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What makes breast implants drop faster?

You'll notice the first signs of implant drop after a few days, and this process can be moved along by using a breast band and massaging your implants to promote faster dropping. (Silicone gels and sheeting may minimize your scarring as well.)

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Why do breast implants look high?

After your breast augmentation, your implants may appear to sit high on your chest during the early stages of healing. This is because when the implant is placed behind the muscle wall, it agitates the pectoralis muscle and causes it to put pressure on the implant.

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What happens if you don't massage your breast implants?

This capsule, made of primarily of collagen, can contain some scar tissue which, over time, may harden and squeeze the implant. This condition, known as capsular contracture, can produce discomfort and can alter the appearance of your breasts.

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How long does it take for implants to look normal?

4 to 6 weeks post-op

Usually, at this point, most patients have fully recovered and can resume regular activity. Your breasts should look and feel more natural. Patients are advised to make an appointment with their surgeon for a full evaluation of the breast implants.

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Why don't breast implants look natural?

The first is the amount of natural breast tissue and the second is the size of the implant. "If the natural base of the breast is small, and the implants are very much larger, then they will tend to look fake.

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Will my implants look bigger once they settle?

Over time, the swelling resolves, the tissues loosen up, and the shape of the implant starts to exert itself on the overlying tissues. As a result, the implants settle into a lower, more aesthetically pleasing position on the chest. They appear softer and rounder, and they look larger and closer together.

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How long do breast implants take to settle?

In as few as a few days, patients may begin to notice their implants begin to settle. By several weeks, the implants will be near their final resting position. The three-month mark is typically the latest that movement will be noticed. Athletes with strong chest muscles may require more time to notice breast settling.

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How long does it take for breast implants to soften?

Many factors affect how quickly breast tissues soften after augmentation. This “dropping and fluffing” process can last anywhere from eight weeks to six months. Schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon if your breasts still feel hard after the six-month mark.

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Can you massage breast implants too hard?

The reality is, it still happened regardless of what you do, and massaging the breast too much can make the pocket so large that the implants fall into the arm pit. Furthermore, excess massaging may increase the risk of capsular contracture by causing micro tears in the soft capsule.

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How tight should bra be after implants?

How tight should my bra be after breast augmentation? The ideal fit for a post-surgery bra should be snug but not tight. The best indicator that your bra fits correctly is that it's comfortable, and although you might feel some pressure, this isn't excessive or painful.

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Do breast implants feel weird to touch?

Conversely, silicone implants are silicone shells filled with a cohesive silicone substance that mimics the feel of your natural breast tissue. They feel more like natural breasts to the touch. It should not be a big surprise then that most plastic surgeons no longer use saline implants.

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Do guys care if you have breast implants?

These men are unabashed about liking a generous but youthful looking bosom. They don't care if silicone or saline is involved in creating this effect. Most will admit that implants feel different to the touch; but they don't mind the difference in texture as long as the size appeals to them.

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Can my husband squeeze my breast implants?

If your implants are in good shape—that is, the shell is not compromised due to age of the implant—the answer is probably no. Today's breast implants are extremely durable, and can withstand tremendous amounts of pressure before rupturing: about 175 pounds for saline, and up to 300 or so for silicone gel.

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What can't you do with breast implants?

We'll continue our list of the dos and don'ts of breast augmentation with this summary of things to avoid after breast augmentation.
  • DON'T wear bras with underwires. ...
  • DON'T do any heavy lifting. ...
  • DON'T go for a swim. ...
  • DON'T smoke or use any tobacco products. ...
  • DON'T update your wardrobe right away.

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Do you gain weight after implants?

Many women find that they gain some weight after undergoing breast augmentation. In most instances, only 3-5 pounds are gained after your procedure. While some of this weight gain is caused by the presence of breast implants in your body, there are other factors that account for the rest of the weight.

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Why can't you lift your arms after breast implants?

This is enough time to allow the capsule to form around the implant that keeps it in place. Pushing and lifting before that time can cause the implant to “squirt” out of the pocket that is being created and into the arm pit or below the mass of the breast causing a problem that can be difficult and expensive to fix.

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