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I Had BA a Week Ago and Need Them to Be Smaller?

I am 5'7" athletic build and 130lbs. I had 370cc Naturelle silicone under muscle. I love the shape but this size is way to big. Recovery was fine and I have very little swelling but NEED to go down in size. I am a big runner and play sports which seems impossible with these things! What do I do?? This is something that I will not get used to. When can I get smaller implants and what will that involve? What size would fit me better and get me much closer to a B vs a C/D?

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Breasts too big

If you were my patient, I would NOT TOUCH you at this stage. I have patients (some great stories really) that are really anxious during the first several weeks and interestingly, many that are the most anxious are athletic and runners !! I would give you about 3-6 months to settle down and then make decisions. You would be surprised at how few patients will change their implants after they see the final result with the swelling gone and the breasts taking the final... more

Wants smaller implants

Without seeing before and after photos and not knowing your breast diameter I cant't give you specific advice. I usually find that 200cc equals about a cup size, so I'm guessing you started as a full A cup. -if you are truly a C/D cup (different brands of bras fit differently), you should need only a 200cc or smaller implant -you can change the implant at any time -however, I would typically recommend that you be patient... more

Large Implants After Breast Augmentation

Hello, At one week post-op, you are mostly with swollen breasts and it is best to be patient so the final results will get established; nature will take its course and your recovery will provide you with an enhanced look and more definition that you probably have currently. Usually, patients tend to be satisfied with the size of their implants after the swelling is completely resolved but if by then you remain unsatisfied with the size of your implants, the main approach to consider... more

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Really sure you are too big, change them now

Of course communication isthe key to avoid the too big too small dilemma. Careful planning and understanding will get you the result you are hoping for, the one that is 'you'. If you are very certain the implants are too large then this is the time to replace them. Down 100cc is the best bet for you.

Implants and smaller

Sorry, that you are unhappy but at one week they will definitely be swollen and will look a bit different in a few months. Be that as it may, implants can be removed at any time.

Steven Wallach, MD

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I Had BA a Week Ago and Need Them to Be Smaller?

If you are really sure, they could be changed anytime. If you have any nagging doubt, wait, because many before you have changed their minds before redoing their surgery. Without photos, before surgery and now, and without an idea of what size you were before your surgery, I wouldn't try to guess an implant size for you. Your surgeon can help. Expect less discomfort than after the primary. Expect to be charged for implants, operating room fee and anesthesia. As far... more

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