Unhappy With Results, What Is The Protocol For Breast Augmentation Revision Pricing?

asked 3 months ago by V. Prescott in Denver, CO
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: price, protocol, recommendation, unhappy

1st week follow up after having BA. I was a bit shocked at my PCs attitude. He seemed to be defensive when I said I did not like the results. He also said I chose the size I have. Actually, the size looks nothing close to the size I tried on. What do I do? Normally if a revision is done would I have to pay again? I feel I went through only to be disappointed. He said they will look smaller when settled. They look small now since they are sitting so high, and nothing on bottom.

8 answers to Unhappy With Results, What Is The Protocol For Breast Augmentation Revision Pricing?

Breast Augment Revision

You have expressed very well what happens when the patient "tries on" implants in the office. They NEVER look the same once they are behind the tissues. It is the surgeon's responsibility, once he accepts you as a patient, to give you a result that is pleasing to you AS LONG AS your request is appropriate, realistic and within the bounds of possibility. But once you have had the surgery you need to wait 10-12 weeks before you will see the final result. At that point, if you... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Why choosing implants before surgery is not wise...

Hi there- You have, unfortunately, now learned why I have always believed that committing firmly to a particular implant prior to surgery is a grave mistake for both surgeon and patient. Why do some surgeons do things this way? I can only guess that they do so in order to be able to say to unhappy patients what your surgeon said to you- it's your fault, you picked the implants. Hopefully, time and gravity will cause the implants to settle into a more attractive and natural... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants are "A Mile High"

I am sorry to hear about your experience. Fortunately, implants can/will settle in to their natural position over time. Unfortunately, the settling will not increase the size. It is best to wait about 6 month before final judgement is passed on the result. Only then can realistic plans be made for revision if it is necessary at all. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Dissatsfaction - Who is Responsible?

I'm sorry for your disappointment. The best result and satisfaction are obtained when both the woman and her surgeon work together to translate her vision into te best possible compromise implants that may come close. Based on your physical examination , available breast tissue coverage and skin stretch the choice of potential breat impants can be narrowed to under10 implants. Trying implants in a bra OVER the breasts is misleading and much larger than what these impants would look like... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Early expectations from a breast augmentation

It is not unusual for the breasts to appear somewhat flattened when they are placed under the muscle. At one week is still too early to think that this is your final result. Give it some time to allow the muscle to stretch out over the implant and at the same time the implants will drop. As plastic surgeons, we work to please our patients and to meet their expectations. Early disappointment is common especially if you were expecting a result that could not be... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

First, I would give it a few months to settle down. It is too early to know exactly how they will look. Second, each office handles revisions differently, and you should discuss that with the office when the time comes.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revision following breast augmentation

Sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your results. However, as difficult as it may be, I would encourage you to be patient. One week after surgery is till too soon to determine the final results -- breasts will continue "to settle" after an augmentation for 2-3 months. Sometimes as the muscle relaxes, the breasts take on a different, more pleasing shape. If after they have settled, you are still unhappy with the results, then I would encourage you to... more

Anureet K. Bajaj, MD
Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation and Revisionary Surgery Policy?

Thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after your procedure. You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too small. I have found, that with time, as breast implants “settle” that the resulting breast size/shape seem larger. You may be able to see this for yourself if you stand in front of a full-length mirror and... more