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How Sooner After Initial Augmentation Can I Get an Implant Revision for Larger Implants? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by 4HI5Wins in Idaho
Latest answer by Gary M. Horndeski, MD
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Tags: 350-399cc, bigger

10 appts with PS (A+ Dr.) and was told by him that 450cc was minimum to get desired look. I said ok "if in doubt go larger." My own breast naturally were big (and HUGE at one point) however they lost volume (to me) because of breastfeeding. I was told no need for a lift by 3 PS. Ended up w/ 375cc which didn't get the results! 3 New consults reveal that 375cc was too small and not placed properly which make nipples awkward and need 600cc but easy fix. What's the risk for doing 13 weeks post op?

13 answers to How Sooner After Initial Augmentation Can I Get an Implant Revision for Larger Implants? (photo)

Revision of Breast Augmentation

After reviewing your 1st pictures (prior to implants) it is obvious that you do need a lift. The 3 plastic surgeons who saw you were wrong, wrong and wrong!!!!!! Implants did not correct your problem and you are dissatisfied. Larger implants would be repeating the same mistake. It is best to undergo a mastopexy and repositioning of the implants. There is no need to wait, you can have this done now. You will need a circumareola approach. The implants... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Revise Breast Augmentation

Our job as surgeons is not to tell you what to do but to advise you of appropriate options and let you make the choice. Since we are all artists, if you ask several of us how to get a job done you may get conflicting opinions. But I hope yolu are hearing the advice of all the other doctors who have answered your question on this page. You are not going to get higher better looking breasts with implants more than 50% bigger than your current ones. And if you look carefully at... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Revision For Size Increase

The timing of breast augmentation revision depends to some degree on what is being considered. When it comes to increasing implant size, and one is certain that is the right solution to one's concerns, it could be done anytime after three months from the original procedure. Implant replacement for size is as much about being sure that they are not big enough than it is about any medical aspect of the procedure or healing.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

How soon can Breast Implants be exchanged?

Most surgeons will wait at least 3 months before doing any kind of revision after breast augmentation. This includes changing the size to bigger or smaller implants. This allows time for all the swelling to subside and the implants to settle down into their resting position. It also allows for an accurate assessment of the breast size and appearance before trying to adjust them. The risks of any kind of revision are similar to the original procedure and unfortunately,... more

Adam Hamawy, MD
Westchester Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation expectations

Your breast appearance has certainly been improved following your surgery. Expectations and breast size can be very difficult at times. I like to take patients from what is possible to what implant fits my body and give me the greatest chance of having a satisfactory long term result. As a plastic surgeon I can make your breasts as large as you would like but this may not be the right decision and every choice has consequences. This being said, most plastic surgeons... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Revision breast augmentation

I suualy have patients wait at least 3-4 months for revision to allow things to settle and the breasts to heal properly. After that in most cases it is ok.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Revision Timing?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I was just so you wait an additional 3 months before making a decision about undergoing breast revisionary surgery. You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage and recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too small. This waiting time will allow you to (potentially) physically and psychologically adapt to the new body image. If at that point, you're convinced... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Early breast implant revision

The risk is disappointment, and we suggest you take some time to let the skin relax and allow you to decide if the bigger option is indeed best for you. The number of appointments and discussions, and the number of surgeons seen suggests time and patience with your decision will be best. Revision after 13 weeks is OK if you are together with the decision. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You do not need bigger implants

It is not clear what was your expectation from the breast augmentation. The main expectation from breast implants are to make your breast bigger(not to lift them). Your before pictures show the nipple/areola complex too low,stretch marks on your breast skin and short nipple to crease distance. Your breasts need lift more than volume(volume caused sagging). The use of 600cc implants will cause more sagging,thinning out and bigger areola.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Revision

It sounds like you have many conflicting opinions. My first impression when looking at your after photos is that 600 cc is going to abnormal and unnatural. I am not sure what result you are trying to achieve, but the implants that you have in already look unnatural and I am afraid that you will just make the problem worse. If you do have revision surgery, I would suggest waiting at least 3 to 6 months. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

If Fat People do not float in air HOW could big Breast Implants Lift Sagging Breasts?

Respectfully, I disagree with your conclusions and would like to caution you on the directions you seem to be taking. After the engorgement breast skin stretching follow by volume loss and deflation of pregnancy the breasts often sag. Although a minimal to very mild sag may be improved by a breast augmentation, the procedure will NOT work in moderate and severe breast sagging. The breast implant provides volume and increased weight to the already sagging breast. On what planet and... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Is it to soon to change

I am sorry that you are not satisfied with your new breast augmentation. That being said ,anywhere between 4-6 months is an adequate amount of time to wait. There are no real fast rules about this. Generally people wait several months to see where the final implants will rest and if they are happy with the results. Please be careful putting big implants in and expecting a lift with that. Though many surgeons will use larger implant to get a"lift", this ultimately is a faulty... more

Ritu Chopra, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

How soon to increase size of BA

I would wait at least 3-4 months after your first surgery to go back. Just FYI, I think 600cc is going to be too big. Not sure your skin will support it and may result in a rather un-natural appearance and not hold up over time. Just my opinion though.