Little swelling but implants may look high

Pramit Malhotra, MD answers: When does swelling after breast augmentation begin to subside?

I had 325cc silicone breast implants 5 days ago. I am 5'1 and 102 pounds. I was hoping to be a C cup, but I am fitting into a D bra. Is this because of the swelling? If so, when will the swelling begin to go down? When will I know exactly what bra size I will wear?


Pramit Malhotra, MD
4 months ago
By Pramit Malhotra, MD - Jackson Plastic Surgeon

There should be very little swelling with breast augmentation surgery.  However, many patients feel that they are swollen at first because there implants are positioned high. As they descend within 3 wks to 3 months the breast looks less swollen when in reality the implant has just dropped into position. 

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