Breast Augmentation: Q&A
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Breast Augmentation Revision: How Long Until They Feel Real?
I had salines put in about 4 months ago and did not like them so I had them exchanged for smaller 250 cc silicones through the aerola.They dont seem swollen now 3 weeks after surgery and the incision is healing really well but i can feel the implant in my breast just as much as I did my saline and it is hard and tender at the bottom of my breast.Will they soften up more just like they did before or are they pretty much the final result wen u hav a revision? (I was a small c before implants)
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AnnaH8785
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Softness After Surgery: Ask Your Surgeon
With a primary breast augmentation, the breast generally improve in softness during the weeks and months following surgery.
With a revision, it is best to have your surgeon evaluate. WIthout knowing the specific findings and techniques of your specific surgery, it is impossible to determine if you will soften further.
See your surgeon soon.
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Breast Augmentation Revision
Implants, by and large, take 6-8 weeks to see any settling and to see the final shape and contour both for saline and silicone implants. After 3 months you will see the final result and that is when you can tell if there are any contour problems or contracture that they can be addressed.
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Post op breast Augmentation Revision
I would be optimistic that your symptoms will improve over the next two months. It is still quite early but if it persists, get worse or you have a fever, I would see your plastic surgeon.
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3wks is very early after surgery breast-they will feel different
3wks is very early after surgery, especially if a capsulectomy was performed. You can be sure to that it will change. I have attached an information page on healing following breast augmentation at my website detailing what to expect with tips that might help. Wishing you the best.
Chen Lee MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
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Swelling takes time to resolve.
The firmness you feel is not uncommon. It can take several months for the breast swelling to resolve, particularly after a revision. Techniques such as implant massage can hasten this recovery, but consult with your plastic surgeon prior to starting massage. In most instances, this clears up by 3 months.
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Breast augmentation revision
There are many reasons why your implants may still feel somewhat hard, and you should consult with your plastic surgeon to be evaluated. Although silicone implants may feel more natural than saline implants there are other factors which influence the appearance and feel of your breasts after breast augmentation. Since you have already had 2 breast augmentation surgeries you have scar tissue in the breasts and additional surgery may not produce the result you expect.
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Timing for breast revisions
It all depends on how your breasts are in about 4-6 months. After this time, all of the swelling will be gone and the breast implants will be fully healed by then. At this point, if you need any revisions I would do them at this time. Good luck!
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Breast Augmentation revision surgery
It is impossible to tell from the limited information if you have a problem or if you may be feeling scar tissue and healing normally. I would also suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon for further evaluation.
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The real feel of breast implants
The softness and feel of a breast implant will not be determined only by the fill, saline or silicone. Other things to consider are the profile of the implant, how cohesive the gel, natural breast tissue to cover, and any degree of capsular tightness. After your revision, by three weeks you probably should not feel a hard area at the bottom of the breast. Best have your surgeon take a look.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Breast augmentation revision
I generally tell patients that it takes 6-12 months until you achieve the final texture. however they never feel "real". They do end up feeling softer than saline unless you encapsulate.
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