Experience with Subfascials?

Angelika · 07-05-2009, 01:07 PM

I am trying to find out what the typical recovery with subfascials is like as far as settling and dropping etc. I am 3 weeks post-op with 270 cc subfascial cohesive gels (32 RC, nursed 3 kids, pre 36A) and one side is soft and looks well centered while the other side is higher, tighter, more toward the midline and seems smaller. I can see my ribcage on the outside on that one as well and not on the soft side. Is this uneveness seen with subfascials? How long do they take to settle to their final position? Thank you!

Dr. Pelletiere · 07-06-2009, 11:52 AM

Each breast can take its own time to settle into position, so it is not unusual that one is still different then the other. It should not have to do with the subfascial placement, unless the fascia on the tighter side is not released enough to let the implant drop. More than likely, it just needs some time, given that it is only three weeks from the surgery. I am not sure if your surgeon instructed you on massage, but I would massage that breast a few times a day to help it stretch the tissues out. Remember, it can take 3-6 months in some women to finally get to where they are supposed to be. I would just be patient and see how things play out in the next month or two.

Angelika · 07-06-2009, 02:12 PM

Thank you so much for your input!! I am massaging and hope things even out.

07-05-2009, 01:07 PM	#1
Angelika Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 53 Thanks: 38 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Experience with Subfascials? I am trying to find out what the typical recovery with subfascials is like as far as settling and dropping etc. I am 3 weeks post-op with 270 cc subfascial cohesive gels (32 RC, nursed 3 kids, pre 36A) and one side is soft and looks well centered while the other side is higher, tighter, more toward the midline and seems smaller. I can see my ribcage on the outside on that one as well and not on the soft side. Is this uneveness seen with subfascials? How long do they take to settle to their final position? Thank you!

07-06-2009, 11:52 AM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 3 Thanked 328 Times in 193 Posts	Each breast can take its own time to settle into position, so it is not unusual that one is still different then the other. It should not have to do with the subfascial placement, unless the fascia on the tighter side is not released enough to let the implant drop. More than likely, it just needs some time, given that it is only three weeks from the surgery. I am not sure if your surgeon instructed you on massage, but I would massage that breast a few times a day to help it stretch the tissues out. Remember, it can take 3-6 months in some women to finally get to where they are supposed to be. I would just be patient and see how things play out in the next month or two. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

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07-06-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
Angelika Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 53 Thanks: 38 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Thank you so much for your input!! I am massaging and hope things even out.