It really is hard to see the final results before the swelling resolves and the tissues settle. This can take several months. It sounds like you have a nice result. If you include pictures, we may be able to give you more insight. Good luck with your recovery.
Will breasts look larger as breast implants drop?
I had a full Breast lift and Breast implant surgery 4 days ago. I requested to go to a full C or small D. My results have been great. My nipples are now where they should be, and I no longer have droopy breasts.
My breasts however, do not look as large as I would have hoped. My PS put in 450cc's memory gel silicone under the muscle. I started off as a B cup. Will my breasts look larger as the implants drop, or should I have gone for a larger size?
5 answers to “Will breasts look larger as breast...”
A: You are in a great position. Give it time.
The mastopexy augmentation operation increases breast volume while decreasing the volume the skin envelope can hold. When doing this operation balancing volume of the implant with maintaining blood supply to the nipple and skin is critical. If you are pleased with the shape and appearance of the breast at 4... more
A: Breast implants feel smaller as they drop
First let me address what this "dropping" is all about. When an augmentation is done with a very full implant, or the breast initially is small and tight, or when the fold under the breast is firm and tight, the breast and implant need a settling in period to accommodate one another. It can take... more
A: Breast implants and a lift.
If you have a great result, and are only unhappy with the overall volume, then I would wait a few months to get used to them. If you still want larger breasts, then an exchange can be offered after about 6 months to a year.
A: Talk with your plastic surgeon
As breasts heal or settle/drop after surgery, the shape will change. As swelling subsides and the implants fall into a more natural position, you will get your final size. I tell my patients it takes weeks to monthsand I recommend not going bra shopping for at least 4-6 weeks. Some women... more
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