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I Am Not Happy with the Size of my Saline Implants 1 Week Post-op- Can I Go Smaller?
I am 7 days post op. I have 220cc and want to reduce the size to 200cc max. Is that possible?
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bestie
in Mount Vernon, WA
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Reduce volume in saline implants
Wait. You're rushing. Your breasts are swollen and look larger to you know then they will in even a few weeks. It takes 4 months or so for everything to settle down. Many women like their breasts right after surgery and are disappointed once the swelling goes down. If you think your breasts are too big now you may well be delighted in a few months (or even weeks). If you have 200 cc implants that have been filled with 220 cc of saline the volume can be...
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I Am Not Happy with the Size of my Saline Implants 1 Wk Post-op- Can I Go Smaller?Answer:
Three things…First, at one week don’t even think about going smaller by 20cc’s!! With swelling you won’t see your true size for probably 3-6 months so it is WAY too soon to be worrying about that… Second, you have pretty small implants in. I don’t know how much of your own breast you started with but if you’re worried about being too big, these are on the small side. And Third, 20cc’s is NOT worth going back to surgery for…It’s...
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Wait for the final result before making a change
One week is way too early to consider having another surgery to put in smaller implants. You probably still have some swelling and, as a result of pressure from your implants, your own breast tissue will like shrink a little. Both of these will result in your breasts being smaller. If you wait for a while and are still unhappy with your size, you will need to go down more than 20 cc's to make a noticeable difference.
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Implant Size & Saline Implants
Depending on the size of the patient, in general, it requires at least 50cc’s to have a measurable difference between one breast set and the other. To change an implant size less than that really is minimal to no consequence.
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Smaller implants
Yikes! Take a deep breast and then consider what a small, small difference there is between a 200 and a 220 cc implant. Take a look at one of those little medicine cups that come with liquid medications and take a look at the 20 cc mark. It's not much.
I think you are second guessing yourself and your surgeon. Give yourself some time for the swelling to go down and for you to get used to your new figure.
I ask my patients to reserve...
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I Am Not Happy with the Size of my Saline Implants 1 Week Post-op- Can I Go Smaller?
Really? ONLY 20 cc's will not effect the appearance. You need to be more patient. And discuss with your surgeon. You most likely are still swollen.
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Breast augmentation
Being that you are one week out, it is a bit early to feel that you are too large. More commonly patients complain that they are too small. Remember you are probably maximally swollen so they will get a bit smaller.
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Please wait
You just had breast augmentation and the swelling is not resolved yet. You can have smaller implants later ,but i would recommend to wait at least 3 months.
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After breast implants you can go smaller
Most saline implants have a fill range , perhaps 30cc, and most often we will fill the implant to the upper end so it is possible to reduce the volume by 20cc if your surgeon has the same practice. If your breast is small, the 20cc just might make a meaningful difference to you, though most will not notice. You might want to give yourself a chance with the current volume as often some feel large early on until the result settles in.
Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
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Not happy with size
You need to be patient. you still have post op sweliing. please give it a good 6 months and let everything settle down. also my guess is you wouldnt even notice a change of 20cc.
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Breast Size After Augmentation
Size adjustments are possible with saline implants with a minor surgery. However, it is important not to rush into any decision. As your swelling subsides and your implants settle into a more relaxed position on your chest they will appear somewhat different. It also takes a while for your brain to adjust to its new body image. I tell my patients its an "out of body" experience while they are getting used to the new appearance. During that time you...
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Implant size
I think it is way too early to tell because of post operative swelling. Give it about 3 months before deciding. 20 cc is only a couple of tablespoons anyway. You will see over time that the size goes down AND you get used to having them. Good luck!
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Not happy with the size of saline implants
Since surgery was only one week ago, your unhappiness with the size could simply be swelling after surgery. Swelling usally lasts for about 4-6 weeks before going away. Also, for about a month after surgery the implants have a tendency to ride high giving the appearance of a larger size. In most instances, it is best to take a deep breath and wait a few weeks to heal from surgery, let the implants settle, and for the swelling to go away.
Certainly if you are very concerned,...
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Breast Augmentation Results?
Thank you for the question.
At your stage recovery is very common for patients to be concerned about their results (being too big or too small). Often after a period of 3 to 6 months those same patients are quite pleased with the results of their surgery.
For patients planning on breast augmentation surgery...it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are...
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Breast implants los angeles
You are only 7 days post op. Once the swellling goes down you may like how they appear. Also, 20 cc's really doesn't make that much of a difference
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