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Severely Depressed by New Breast Implants
I had breast implants put in a week ago they are 400hp silicone gel. I was trying to go from a 34A to a 34C cup (under the muscle). I am only 5'7" 115pounds. I look huge and I am severely depressed. I want them out! What should I do...i can't stand how they look.
Asked 36 months ago by
zuelkea in fdl, wi. usa
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It is way too early to tell anything.
I suggest that you call your doctor and let him counsel you and give you support.
Your implants will tend to look large, and high after a submuscular augmentation. This will improve usually starting between the 3rd and 4th week after surgery as the swelling resolves, and the muscle spasm relaxes. To expect results sooner than this is unrealistic and will cause you angst.
Consider this as well, you have been through a surgical trauma, you are likely getting off of serious drugs that are...
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Let your breast muscles and tissues soften
As all of the other Physicians have mentioned, time WILL help! I know it is difficult now, but let the muscles and tissue soften by resting and massaging them.
The dramatic change can be alarming initially, but I have found that almost all of my patients who felt they were too large immediately after surgery were very pleased after several weeks when the post operative swelling subsided.
PLEASE call your physician and let him know your concerns. Open communication is the best medicine at...
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Time is on your side
Dear Zuelkea,
I'm sure you still have significant swelling after breast augmentation. The swelling will go down significantly and the implants will settle over the next few weeks. I know many patients who felt exactly like you and after some time, they were extremely happy. If they remain too big, you can always exchange them. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
Dr. Cuber
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Implants will settle down with time
Zuelkea,
Hang in there. You are fairly tall at 5'7" and can probably carry the D cup, and that you will likely end up with from the 400cc implants. Right now you have swelling and your tissue envelope is tight. Your implants probably feel as if they are choking you, they are so high. The swelling will subside, the implants will settle down and the tissue will relax. This may take several weeks, but when it does, you will likely be very satisfied. Good luck!
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You really should wait before making any decisions
You really should wait before making any decisions. You just had surgery and you probably have considerable swelling. Additionally, they implants and tissue need to settle. This process can take several months.
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Give it some time
It isn't uncommon for someone to feel that their size is an issue early after surgery. This can either be too big or too small. Please realize that you are swollen right now and need 3 months or so before you will see the final result. Surround yourself with your best supportive friends and family to help you through this process. After healing you can discuss the final size with your doctor and see whether you need to make any changes.
The high profile implants do cause a dramatically...
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Breast Augmentation requires an adjustment period
First of all, it is too soon to judge the final size and form of your augmentation. It may take a few months before swelling is gone, tissues, stretch, and implants settle. During this time, you might become more accustomed to your size and shape. If you are still depressed and cannot tolerate them, then you can down-size, but be quite careful and meticulous about choosing the style, size and dimensions of your implants.
You might also check to see what size you really are in a few weeks...
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Allow breast implants to soften and settle
Time is on your side, as softening and settling will happen. Give at least one month, and if size or shape is still an issue, further considerations could be undertaken.
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You still have breast augmentation swelling
You are still swollen now and the implants usually appear too high at one week's time. Immediately after surgery the muscle tightens and lifts the implants. It actually takes a few months for the muscle to fully loosen. If you started at 34A, a 400 cc silicone implant will most likely make you a full C cup. Realx for a while.
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Some things to consider for Breast Augmentation results
A few things you should consider.
1. You still have swelling and unless you've had a few children, there are adjustments that need to be made in the skin which will change the appearance of the breast.
2. A few years ago, surveys were conducted and the average implant in the eastern US was 350cc, the average height was 5'6", and the average resultant cup size was a full 'C'. Except for your small frame, you aren't that far off.
3. Multiple Psychiatrists and Psycologists have had this...
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Wait for Breast Augmentation swelling to resolve
It's not uncommon to be surprised by the appearance of your body immediately after cosmetic surgery. You'll undergo a lot of changes as the swelling goes down and your body accomodates the implants. Many women have felt just like you and after time passed were thrilled with their results. I'm not saying it will necessarily turn out that way for you, but it's more than likely.
Don't do anything rashly. I recommend waiting at least six months prior to making any decisions.
Hope this helps,
Dr....
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Swelling after Breast Augmentation can make results seem huge
Hang in there! You are only a week out from surgery. Swelling can sometimes make your size seem huge. It is not uncommon to have patients who thought they were huge at one week, come back at 3 months perfectly happy with their size. I would tell you that it is common to question having had surgery and to feel like you want them out.
However, you owe it to yourself to see what you actually look like after all the swelling has gone down. In a very fit woman who has not had kids, this may take...
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Wait for few weeks until breast augmentation swelling subsides
One week following breast reconstruction you still have a large amount of swelling. I would highly recommend that you wait for 2-3 weeks more before doing any surgery. Following resolutionof the swelling if you still feel too large, you can always go smaller. Hope that helps!
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Implant Blues
Given that you are only a week out, you are probably very swollen and your breast implants need some time to settle. It is best to assess whether you like the size of the implants after a few months once the swelling subsides. At that point, you will have a more accurate picture of your actual breast size. If you still believe they are too large, then you can have your surgeon replace them with smaller implants.
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implants and size
First, take a deep breath. There is alot of swelling at 1 week and often the implants ride a bit high. They will settle and the swelling will come down. There are any patients that fell the opposite they come in several months after surgery complaining that they liked the volume just after surgery, and feel that they are too small months later.
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Breast settling one week after augmentation
Breast implants, when placed under the pectoral muscle, will take several months to ultimately "settle" and lower to their natural position. They will also feel quite firm and tense, they will soften considerably over the next several weeks and months. Try and be patient for now and keep all your follow up appointments with your plastic surgeon.
Do not consider any re-operation surgery until at least six months from the time of your original surgery.
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Fresh out of surgery
It's only been on week - you are definately swollen. Give yourself time to heal. Keep your follow ups with your dotor and keep the lines of communication open. You will see a difference within a few months. Be patient!
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Large Breast Implants after Surgery
Patients are often unaware that swelling plays a major role in the postoperative course after breast augmentation. It is important to maintain a good rapport with your surgeon and allow the swelling to subside before embarking on any plan for definitive size reduction.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Very early in the program.
You are a week out. I tell most of my patients that this is a four to six month program. Augmentations typically look great on the table. After surgery they rise upward, and are swollen, (and sometimes "goofy -looking"). They will usually start to move downward at about the week three stage. Message, and/or a bandeau may help. Time is the main thing that you need here. Do tell your doctor your concerns. Most doctors may make changes to size, but only giving time for the...
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Give your body time to adjust from Breast Augmentation
By most standards, at 5'7" and 115 lbs, you are underweight, and I would always inquire about eating disorders and possible associated depression in prospective patients. This may account for your strong reaction to surgery. But even if it isn't, don't act rashly and give yourself time to adjust to your new body image. A 10 lb. weight gain and some time may be all you need.
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Much smaller breast implants should make you happy.
Hi.
I would not wait because the tissues are being stretched. You need a revision breast augmentation as soon as possible. Probably 250 cc or 275 cc breast implants. In New York City, we use disposable implant SIZERS during surgery to pick the best size.
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