How Much Will a Breast Augmentation Result Size Change After Surgery?

I am one week post op from a breast augmentation, 450 cc under the muscle. I am very surprised how small the result is compared to the sizers I tried three times prior to my procedure. I measured today at a 36 C and was anticipating a D cup. I know that it takes several months to see the actual results but I want to talk with the PC about my disappointment. Is it too soon to speak with my PC? I don't want to have another surgery but I feel like its going to be the only option.

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Cup size after implant surgery.

It is never too soon to talk to your your surgeon, but you should be very patient in judging the result. It will take weeks for swelling to go down, and months before the soft tissue stretches to allow the implants to "settle in". Once this stabilizes, you may find you do not need or want anything more.

Breast size after breast augmentation

It is too early to see what your final shape and size would look like 1 week after your surgery. Although your breast size will not increase with time, the shape will change. It takes about 3 months for the implants to settle in their pocket. Once the implants settle in their final position, you may like the overall shape and may not want another surgery. If you are still unhappy with your size and shape after 3-6 months, you should talk with your plastic surgeon. more

Too Small After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Thank you for your question. At one week post op, I think it is too soon to be thinking about revisionary surgery. You need to allow your body to heal and the breast implants to settle before seeing the final result (and therefore deciding that you are too small). Give your body time to heal. Continue your follow up appointments with your surgeon. If at 3-5 months post op surgery you are still not happy with the size, have a non-confrontational discussion with your... more

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One week post-surgery it’s too early to decide to have another surgery. It takes 6-9 months to see the final results. Your muscle is holding the implant and the tissue have not relaxed to let the implant expand. You need to give your body time to heal and for muscle and tissue to relax and fall into the pockets. You should follow up with your surgeon to go over your concerns.