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Revision - From 335c/365cc to 450cc/500cc?

asked 1 year ago by umhala in Riyadh, KSA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 333 times
Tags: 450-499cc, B cup, exchange

hello doctors .., i want to ask you about breast augmentation .., i recently had breast implants 335cc on my left breast 365cc on my right breast i wear 34B now ..i am really disappointed with the result.., really wanted bigger breast . can i do the operation again after 2 or 3 years and get bigger implants my be 450-500cc will it be easer? and will my skin be stretched enough for that size ? and in the new operation will the PS just change the implant or will it be more hurtful?

4 answers to Revision - From 335c/365cc to 450cc/500cc?

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Breast impalnt revision

It is difficult to say what would be best for you without an exam. You certainly can have them revised at three years.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Going up on implant size

Without knowing your breast diameter or seeing your breasts currently, I can't say for sure about the specific implant size you would like to go up to, but generally speaking implants can be exchanged for larger ones anytime after the original procedure has completely healed and the swelling totally resolved. I would wait at least 6 months (so waiting 2-3 years is fine). If you go up considerably in size (as you plan), the pocket will have to be enlarged and that means more surgery... more
James W. Ward, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Implant exchange

If you want a larger breast and are disappointed with your size, you do not have to wait for 2-3 years.  You can have your implants exchanged to a larger size at any time.  You skin will stretch just fine.  If the capsule around your implant is soft and no work needs to be done on it, the recovery will be very easy - you may be a little sore from the pressure of a larger implant at first, but it will be much easier than your original operation.  Good luck! more
Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation revision

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation revision surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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