What Should my Discussion with my Surgeon Be Like About Replacement of Implants As Far As Size & Appearance Goes?

Thank you for the question. Based on your question, I think you would benefit from significantly more time spent with your surgeon discussing your goals, surgical options, as well as the potential risks/complications associated with each option. In mu Practice I ask that patients bring in “goal pictures” of what they would like to achieve. It is also helpful to view pictures of breasts that they feel are too small or too big… Viewing goal pictures without clothing are... more

Once you are completely healed, and you still want breast implants. You decide what size breast approximately you want. It is utterly unacceptable to accept from the surgeon that he /she would not tell you atleast the range of implants that fit your meaurements of the breast. The other decision you need to make is where the implant is put, above or below the muscle . The surgeon will advise you what is best for you and why. Next decision you make is type of implant, Saline,... more

First, I would encourage you to heal from the explanation, which sounds like it was rather involved and then assess the sizing or whether you even want to replace the implants rather than have a breast lift alone. I am not sure why your doctor has recommended going larger except to correct sagging and this can be accomplished with a combined augment/lift so I think there is a great deal to discuss. There should be a comphrensive discussion and you should not go into surgery with... more