My breasts still haven't dropped and fluffed yet. Can running or jogging help?

I had a breast augmentation a few months ago, and they have yet to drop and fluff. I was wondering whether running or jogging would help them to drop faster since the action causes the breasts to bounce and be jolted up and down.

Answers from doctors (7)


More About Doctor Alton E. Ingram, MD

Published on Apr 06, 2021

I can’t imagine that running, jogging, or even jumping on a trampoline would help your implants to “drop” in a predictable or a symmetrical way. Everyone has swelling in her upper pole after the implants first are placed, but if I understand you correctly, it looks like you want the lower pole of your implants to fill out (round out at the bottom). I usually have my patients whose lower poles are a little tight begin with implant displacement exercises really early (like 3-7 days after surgery) or even have them wear a strap that goes across the top of their breasts, to put constant pressure on the skin beneath the areola, so that the lower pole skin gives way ASAP. Have you tried these things?

Answered by Alton E. Ingram, MD (View Profile)

I can’t imagine that running, jogging, or even jumping on a trampoline would help your implants to “drop” in a predictable or a symmetrical way. Everyone has swelling in her upper pole after the implants first are placed, but if I understand you correctly, it looks like you want the lower pole of your implants to fill out (round out at the bottom). I usually have my patients whose lower poles are a little tight begin with implant displacement exercises really early (like 3-7 days after surgery) or even have them wear a strap that goes across the top of their breasts, to put constant pressure on the skin beneath the areola, so that the lower pole skin gives way ASAP. Have you tried these things?

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Paul Benien Jr. D.O., F.A.C.O.S., F.A.A.C.S.

Published on Jun 16, 2016

Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Have him or her check to see if there is something going on.

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Answered by Paul Benien Jr. D.O., F.A.C.O.S., F.A.A.C.S.

Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Have him or her check to see if there is something going on.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Kenneth L. Stein M.D. FACS

Published on Jun 15, 2016

No, that is not the way. Wound healing just takes time. Use your pectoralis muscles and, over time, you will see some changes. Though you had your augmentation a few months ago, it is still very early.

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Answered by Kenneth L. Stein M.D. FACS

No, that is not the way. Wound healing just takes time. Use your pectoralis muscles and, over time, you will see some changes. Though you had your augmentation a few months ago, it is still very early.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Kathleen Waldorf M.D, FACS

Published on Jun 14, 2016

Our best recommendation if you are concerned with the shape of your implants is to contact your plastic surgeon's office and schedule an appointment to follow up with your plastic surgeon. There are many options to address your concerns.

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Answered by Kathleen Waldorf M.D, FACS

Our best recommendation if you are concerned with the shape of your implants is to contact your plastic surgeon's office and schedule an appointment to follow up with your plastic surgeon. There are many options to address your concerns.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Tom Pousti, M.D.

Published on Jun 14, 2016

This is a question for your surgeon. Each surgeon has his/her own opinion regarding exercise after surgery and/or massage. It's best to consult with your surgeon and see what advice he/she can give you. Best wishes!

Answered by Tom Pousti, M.D. (View Profile)

This is a question for your surgeon. Each surgeon has his/her own opinion regarding exercise after surgery and/or massage. It's best to consult with your surgeon and see what advice he/she can give you. Best wishes!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Published on Jun 14, 2016

You can do any activity after 4 wks, but it can take 8-52 wks to resolve depending on nursing history and genetics. I do NOT recommend bouncing to hurry the process as you will just potentially damage your supporting ligaments.

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Answered by Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

You can do any activity after 4 wks, but it can take 8-52 wks to resolve depending on nursing history and genetics. I do NOT recommend bouncing to hurry the process as you will just potentially damage your supporting ligaments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Robert J. Brueck MD, FACS

Published on Jun 14, 2016

Running/jogging may cause them to drop, but also wearing a compression band across the top will help to push them down.

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Answered by Robert J. Brueck MD, FACS

Running/jogging may cause them to drop, but also wearing a compression band across the top will help to push them down.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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