Which crease are you referring to? You should maintain the inframammary crease but I am not sure that's what you mean. Implants under the muscle do take time to drop, so I wouldn't think your 3 days look would persist. Give this some time. Usually, it takes 6 or so weeks to start to look normal!

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Hard to tell without photos. Teardrop implants are a reasonable solution for patients who might need a small lift but refuse one. The surgeon exercises discretion in such cases to determine if a good result is still feasible with an implant alone.

I am not a fan of teardrop implants in most cases, but that is a surgeon preference. Early results in the first few weeks are hard to judge. Keep in contact with the surgeon's office on your followup schedule.

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Thank you for your question.

It is hard to say what sort of result you can expect without an in person evaluation. With that said, textured shaped implants generally do not drop or settle within the breast pocket, as the breast pocket is dissected very precisely to prevent the implant from moving, turning or flipping.

I would recommend following up with your operating board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and to address your concerns as he/she is most familiar with your specific case and most qualified to advise. I wish you all of the best on your recovery!

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While it is true that an implant does provide a lift (breast mound will rotate on the implant...at least initially), implants cannot replace a formal lift.

A formal mastopexy ("lift") both adjusts the nipple position (in relation to the fold) and reshapes ("cones") the skin envelope. Implants are sometimes used in conjunction to the lift in order to correct the volume loss that comes with aging.

Some patients are uneasy about the prospect of a lift due to the added scar burden. However, the use of implants for correction of a significant ptosis or droop is ineffective and can lead to a worsening of the problem. If an implant is to be used to correct a small degree of droop, a subglandular approach should be taken. The degree to which this will be an effective strategy is dependent upon the size of the implant and the distance from nipple to fold (short distances do not allow for much rotation).

With regards to your specific question. I would recommend patience as you are very early in the healing process.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

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