Will They Get Bigger?

asked 1 year ago by Berrygirl in Portland OR
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: flat, swelling

2 Day w/ 371cc, pre op 34A , after swelling but I look so flat, help will they get bigger? I don't understand why I look so flat w/ my new implants: I started w/ right 199cc and left 225cc (5'9" and 135 lbs.). add 371 implants to both and I should be at 570cc and 596cc, moderate profile. Are my muscles this tight which is the reason I appear so flat for now. I am praying that when they drop they will look completely different! Tell me if you saw flat at first,Please.

9 answers to Will They Get Bigger?

They definitely will not get bigger with time., But......

Your breasts difintiely will not get bigger after surgery. The are always swollen for a few weeks if not months after surgery. So, they will definitely shrink. But, you are also swollen all around your breasts and yes, they are initially compressed by your muscle. As the swelling of your breasts goes down as well as the swelling all around them and as your muscles relax, you get more definition, and shape. Many times women come back about 2-3 months after... more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Size of breasts are usually largest just afer breast augmentaion surgery

Your breasts may change shape but for the most part they will not change size and may actually decrease insize, see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Appearance of breasts after breast augmentation

It is normal for breasts to be swollen 2 days after breast augmentation surgery, and as the swelling resolves the appearance of your breasts will change somewhat. If the implants are underneath the pectoralis muscle, they will "settle" over the course of the first few months and your breasts may eventually have a slightly different shape as well. The implants do not get larger nor do the breasts appear larger with time.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Flat after Breast Augmentation

Your implants will definitely NOT get bigger. I have not clue why the would appear "flat" after your increase in volume. Your pre op and post op pictures would be helpful. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

They won't get bigger, but they may appear bigger and better-defined.

Yes, there is swelling after surgery, especially at 2 days, but there is actually as much or more swelling in the tissues between and around the breasts that can obscure the actual enlargement of the breasts themselves. Also, the breast tissues and muscle will stretch and relax, allowing the implants to drop and settle into position (this takes weeks to months) and as this occurs you will have the effect of your breasts dropping and "coming out" (projecting) slightly more. BUT,... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Early results after breast augmentation

Dear Berrygirl, In the early postoperative period after breast augmentation there is swelling which can blunt the appearance of our results. As the swelling subsides swelling subsides breasts become more defined which enhances the result and may make them look less flat. That being said, your breasts will certainly not get any 'bigger'. If you are certain that you are not satisfied with your size you should speak with your plastic surgeon about this. ... more

Bernard Shuster, MD
Hollywood Plastic Surgeon

Breast swelling after augmentation

At only two days postoperative, your breast are swollen. You breasts will change shape and appearance as your swelling resolves, so give this at least several months. Your breasts will not get bigger, but should not decrease size too much.

Jack Peterson, MD
Topeka Plastic Surgeon

Breast Size during healing from Breast Implant Surgery

Your breasts are generally swollen right after breast augmentation surgery. The swelling will diminish over the first couple of weeks and then they will appear smaller. The breast implants may seem flatter initially due to the tightness of the muscle, which will resolve over 4-6 weeks.

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Bigger breasts in the long run?

Usually the first few days post-op the breasts appear larger than they will finally be because of some swelling. They certainly will not look bigger in the future.