Are my Implants Too Big? They've Looked Very Wrong From Day 1. (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Unsatisfied CO in Broomfield, CO
Latest answer by James McMahan, MD
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Tags: under muscle, 1 week post-op, 750-799cc, too big

Remove and Replace Oct 5th 550cc HP above muscle to 750cc MRP below muscle. They have not looked right from day 1. The implant does not fill my breast. Dr. told me to wrap an ace bandage tightly up high to push implant down looks worse everyday.:( What options do I have? Pretty depressed...

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2 answers to Are my Implants Too Big? They've Looked Very Wrong From Day 1. (photo)

Breast Implant too Big?

Thank you for the question. If you are able to provide pictures it may be helpful. Remember you are only 5 days out of your surgery. At this point, many patients would find themselves concerned about the appearance of the breasts. I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon. If I understand the situation correctly it may take months (especially with larger implants) for the implants to settle into the pockets (and “fill the breasts”)... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants sitting too high

Thank you for your question and photographs. Clearly your implants are sitting too high and are positioned above your breasts on your chest. While it is possible for them to come down to some degree over time, it is unlikely that they will move far enough down for you to be happy with the result. Fortunately, repositioning your implants lower is usually a relatively minor procedure with a fairly quick recovery. I would generally recommend waiting three to four months to consider... more

James McMahan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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