How Does This Happen? Silicone Moderate Pro Implants One Cup Size Less Than Trial in Office?

I had a BA/BL 10 days ago - I know this is early and things will "settle" over time. I'm very disappointed. I went to the office to try on sizes. I was pre-op 34A . I wanted to be a 34C. I tried on sizes with the help of the staff and we found the perfect size - I loved it and showed the surgeon who agreed. To accommodate for going under the muscle, he went up one size from the trial ones, resulting in implants of 270cc. I am a B at BEST. In post op the surgeon said this is final size.

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