6. How long before they soften up?
This depends upon your implant surface type, implant-filler, overfill, muscle tone and implant placement. You will be firm regardless of being over or under the muscle due to swelling. Add to it if you have saline = possibly firmer, textured implant - thicker shell, more palpable; overfilled = firmer; under the muscle = firmer, if your muscles are really knotted or if you work out your chest a lot your muscles will be firmer than someone who does not work out their pecs. So you see there are many scenarios which will affect the firmness of the implant and the length of time you are such.
Some surgeons will suggest massaging the pectorals in under placements to help loosen up the knotted and traumatized pectoral muscles. Ask your surgeon about massage if this is your muscle placement. Other than that if you are very overfilled or have cohesive silicone implants, you may always be this firm. If you have any case-specific questions, ask your surgeon.
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