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How Soon Can I Change my Implants After Breast Augumentation Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by MissR in Prince George
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 144 times
Tags: uneven

My breasts are not the same size and its bothering me.

3 answers to How Soon Can I Change my Implants After Breast Augumentation Surgery?

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Asymmetry of breasts

If you feel that your implants are asymmetric you  may want to wait at least 4-6 months before undergoing a revision to allow for adequate healing.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetric Breasts or Implants

Most women have breasts that are slightly asymmetric, and many women never notice this until after they undergo a breast augmentation.  Patients will much more closely examine their breasts after surgery. However, it could be that you also ended up with an asymmetric result.  A close inspection of your pre-op photographs will help you find the correct answer.  It is critical to your success to understand the underlying problem. If you need the placement of... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Changing Implants: Amount of time to wait for implant removal, revision, replacement

It can take up to 9 months for swelling to resolve and the implants to settile following breast augmentation surgery. Although each patient and situation must be assessed individually, I would generally wait at least 6 months, in my opinion, prior to considering revision. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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