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Can I Get Implants After a Reduction That I Am Unhappy With?
I had a breast lift/reduction & upper arm lift two weeks ago. I was told by my surgeon I would only lose about a cup size. I have gone from a 40DD to a 38B. He keeps telling me they will be full and round again when the swelling goes down in a month or so, but it just seems to me he took out too much. Are implants possible after a reduction? And what is a reasonable amount of time to heal up from reduction before getting implants?
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Implants after a reduction
It is certainly possible to have implants after a reduction, however you may be judging a bit too soon. A breast reduction often results in a significant change not only in breast volume, but in shape and position as well. As with any surgery, it will take time to adjust to the new size and shape to your breasts. Give yourself a good 6-12 months before making any type of decision. You may find that over time you really like your results.
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Breast reduction overcorrection
It is certainly possible to place implants following a reduction. I would wait at least 6 months. Visit a few board certified plastic surgeons for opinions. If you are truly considering an augmentation, but sure to have your operative report in hand. The type of reduction you have had (inferior, superior, or medial pedicle) may affect the placement of implants. In short, the technique used for your prior procedure may influence the approach for your...
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Implants after More Reduction than Expected
Implants would be a reasonable solution if a breast reduction was aggressive. Another option would be fat injections of the breast. Visit with a couple of board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your options after a complete exam.
Dr. ES
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Implants After a Reduction That I Am Unhappy With
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Breast implants after a reduction
I would wait several months to reassess the situation when the swelling from your previous surgery dissipates.
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Breast implants after reduction
Unfortunately with women who have pendulous breasts the actual volume of breast tissue is generally less than that measured by ones cup size. So when a lift or a small reduction is performed it does not take removal of much breast tissue to have a significant effect on the post-operative cup size. If you are unhappy with the volume and size, certainly augmentation can be performed and I have performed this very procedure on other women who unfortunately have had overly aggressive reductions....
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Augmentation Can Be Performed after Reduction
It obviously is preferable to accomplish your desired result in a single operation. However, having not achieved the result for which you were looking, a secondary augmentation can be done. I agree that it would be best to wait 6 months in order to allow for maturation of your scars and a decrease in inflammation. It is very unlikely that you will see an increase in cup size with resolution of edema.
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Breast augmentation after a prior reduction
Fortunately second thoughts or regrets are uncommon after breast reduction, but implants can be placed to enhance the remaining volume, and especially to enhance the projection and upper fill in the reduced breast. After reduction is is best to wait at least six months to allow the breast to soften and settle in, and will also give you time to consider whether you wish the implants for the long term.
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peterejohnsonmd
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Implants after reduction
Yes, it is possible to get implants. Sometime patient plan to have a combination reduction-augmentation when all their breast tissue is in the wrong place for the shape they want. I would make sure your lifestyle (diet, activity, exercise, weight) is optimal then wait at least three months after your reduction.
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Augmentation after breast reduction
Sounds absurd, but I've seen it before when the surgeon takes out more tissue than expected. Maybe it was an insurance requirement to satisfy their criteria. This should've been discussed prior to surgery, setting up the right expectations or making you part of the decision process. If you are a 38B now, after the swelling goes down you will be even smaller. Yes, you can have an augmentation, but I would wait at least 6 months. In my practice, if a woman has severly sagging...
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