If you’ve had a breast augmentation or are considering one, you may have come across the term “drop and fluff” at some point in your research. While it might sound confusing at first, “dropping” and “fluffing” of your new implants is a completely normal and expected part of the recovery process.

Recovery Following a Breast Augmentation

Immediately following your breast augmentation, you can expect to experience some swelling around the breasts, as well as some tightening of the muscles in your chest. You may also notice that your breasts feel as though they’re riding high, because the surrounding skin and soft tissues haven’t yet been able to stretch enough to accommodate your new implants.

Drop and Fluff: When the Implant Settles into Place

While these initial symptoms might cause your breasts to look smaller instead of larger at first,

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