Going Bigger After First Breast Augmentation

Maggie,
Your problem is very common - deciding that you want larger implants. However, please be patient as you should allow your body to recover from the surgery you just had. Every time you have additional surgeries, you are undergoing a small, but real risk. So, it is best to wait and not make any rash decisions. However, if you do decide to change your implant size, I would suggest going with more than a 50 cc change - this small amount will not be appreciable. Additionally, you will need different implants than the ones you currently have since there is a recommended fill volume specific for each implant. So, the cost will likely be similar to your initial surgery. Also, you may want to consider silicone implants if you have your implants changed out.
I hope you find this helpful.

First of all I would say that you are very early in your
post-operative period. I would wait at
least six months for all of the swelling to subside prior to making any
decisions on your implant size.



Second 50cc is typically not significant difference to
undergo another surgery. I usually
encourage patients to increase their implants size by at least 100cc if they
are going to change their implants and want to have a noticeable difference.

You are so early after breast augmentation that there is no reason to even think about a revision operation at this time.  I would have you wait until 6 months to evaluate your results.

Yes, it is possible to #increase your implant size with a #revision. However, the #pocket will need adjustment and a lift may be necessary; to better #support the new implant. Additionally, a mesh for further support may be helpful depending on the #implant size and skin #elasticity.Your procedures should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for further revision surgeries. It is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

Thank you for your question.I am sorry to hear that you are currently regretting your implant selection, but I cannot stress enough how early it is for you to make any assessment on your implant size.  Seeing as how you are only 16 days out from surgery, you have not allowed enough time for your body to heal, your breast pocket and tissue to stretch and accommodate your implant, and for your implants to settle.  I recommend that patients wait at least 3-6 months to begin assessing their breast augmentation results for these reasons.With that said, I would recommend following up with your operating surgeon to discuss your concerns.  Your surgeon would most likely wait until you are at least 3-6 months out to exchange your implants in the case that your implants have settled and you still wish to go larger.  Please be patient and allow your body to heal.  You will see that your breasts will continue to evolve as the pocket and tissue stretches to accommodate your new implants and you might find that your 275cc implants are perfect after all.  I hope this helps and best of luck!

Hi and thank you for your question.You are still early in your recovery.. Your breasts will continue to change over the next few weeks. It can take between 3 and 6 months for the breasts to drop and settle into position. I suggest waiting at least 6 months before making any decisions. Best of luck!