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Unhappy With Breast Size, Is A Revision An Option For Me?

asked 10 months ago by M_s in Tehran
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 870 times
Tags: 3 weeks post-op, breast size, candidate, unhappy

Hi, I had very small breast with 12.5 cm breast width and firm skin,Im 5'3" and 110lb, 24 years old. My surgeon decided to put 330 silicon Nagor Impleo High profile for me subpectorial dual plane. I wanted to go bigger but he told me its not possible to go bigger and it may cause some problems, but now after surgery I wish I had gone bigger (360 or 375). I want to know your opinion on my results and I want to know that can I have a revision surgery some years later and go bigger?

12 answers to Unhappy With Breast Size, Is A Revision An Option For Me?

Bigger?

Judging from the photo, I think you've gone as large as possible and perhaps even a bit too large although time will tell. The implants should settle down and drop a little. I agree with your surgeon and would not increase implant size. The implants need to be suitable for your body and going larger imposes a degree of risk of complications that I personally would not find appropriate or necessary. Sometimes as doctors, we have to say no to patients and I think your surgeon did... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Revision - Unhappy With Breast Size, Is A Revision An Option For Me?

Hi, At three weeks post-op, you should not be considering anything other than letting your body heal. I realize that's easy for me to say, but the first steps are to get through the surgery safely (that's been done), have a result that you're generally happy with OR that your surgeon feels was appropriate for your body (done!) and, finally, let your body accommodate to its new implants. From what I can tell, your surgeon did an excellent job in providing you with... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Increasing the size of your breast implants

Based on your photos, it appears that your skin is tight already from the 330cc implants and that a larger size implant would only make your breasts look even rounder and slightly unnatural. The 30-40cc increase isn't really going to make much of a change in your bra size. This may be ok if this is an early result. I would wait at least six months after your surgery to allow the skin and tissues to relax before considering a larger implant. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast contouring, #BreastAugmentation, #Breastlift, #mastopexy

Dear Ms in Tehran Breast implant size can be the most difficult part in doing breast augmentation. As it is early after your surgery- the entire chest wall is swollen and thus makes your breast appear smaller than the final result will be. The skin and tissue of your breasts will soften and there will be a change in shape as the swellng goes down. You may decide in time that the size is perfect! Your breast implants are almost beyond the borders of the lateral chest and are... more

Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Going Larger with Revision Breast Surgery

Based on your photos I think your results are the largest that could be achieved in one operation. Yes, it is possible that, in the future, a larger implant may be used safely.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

450 high profile possible with 12.5 cm breast width

Every case is individualized, but based on a breast width of 12.5 cm, Allergan style 20 high profile 450 cc gel implants with a base width of 12.4 cm, could be appropriate. The base width measurement is a starting point for putting some sensible limits on breast implant volume. Thin, tight skin also must be taken into account, so points to your plastic surgeon for looking out for your welfare. Here is some information from the Style 20 high profile gel implant... more

Robert M. Lowen, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation, Bigger Size Implants

It is important you be happy with the results, but at the same time you have to remember the results are limited by your anatomy. Your skin is so tight now that I would definitely be worried about using larger implants at this time. However, if you wait a few years, as you said, then I think it might be feasible to go with larger volumes.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Revision - Going Larger

Dear M-s in Tehran: Thank you for the photos. It looks like your surgeon did push the limits your breast augmentation three weeks ago. The breast skin it tight and shiny. Going larger as a primary operation would not have been recommended as the risks of malposition is increased. You current shape will not be your "final" shape, and the skin in the breast will grow in response to the implants. For now the best course of action is to wait and heal. Spend the time researching... more

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Revision With Larger Implants

From the photos which you provided, it appears that the implants which you have in place are too large. I agree with your surgeon that you are prone to increase the chances for problems (bottoming out, malposition, etc.) should you have larger implants placed. The ultimate decision, of course, yours to make. If you are willing to assume these risks and are willing to increase the "fake look" of your breasts, you certainly can have your implants replaced by larger... more

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast Revision

You can go bigger and have a revision, but remember that every surgery has risks, and that includes among other things, infection, asymmetry, and capsule contracture. Revision is an option, the question is if it’s the best option? See your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation size

This is the most common complaint of patients after a breast augmentation. They wish they would have gone bigger. Patients like yourself, are limited as to how big they can go because of the amount of breast tissue they have along with the measurements of their chest wall. I think you have achieved the largest size possible. I tell my patients to wait 1 year and then if they want to, they can go bigger. A year should be enough time for the skin to stretch to hold a bigger implant. more

Leo Lapuerta, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.lookyounger.net

Breast augmentation

Pushing the limits of the skin envelope during the first operation may not give a favorable outcome. A revision in a few months may be possible after the tissue expands.