Why Would my PS Suggest Waiting a Year Before Getting Larger Implants?

asked 1 year ago by marymarymary in sanantonio
Latest answer by Jeffrey Roth, MD
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Tags: breasts, female, 350-399cc, 400-449cc, revision

I expressed to my PS that I wanted to go with larger implants. It's been four months since the implants were put in. They are 350cc overfilled to 425 moderate plus. He said that I should wait a year because the skin and tissue were still adjusting and that they needed to become soft again(?). That was news to me. I thought all the stretching and healing was done a couple of months ago. Why would he say that? Is there a good reason for waiting a year?

10 answers to Why Would my PS Suggest Waiting a Year Before Getting Larger Implants?

I want BIG BIG IMPLANTS, AND I DON"T CARE IF MY BREASTS ARE RUINED!

OK, so you want even bigger implants that what you have. It sounds like you don't care if your breasts are completely deformed and stretched out by implants? Your surgeon might be concerned for what you look like like when you are undressed, but perhaps you do not? Most women want to look good when out of clothing, but some women are more interested in how they look in clothes. Your surgeon might be doing you a big, big favor by waiting for you to cool... more

Claudio DeLorenzi, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Giving time before breast implant revision

We typically wait a year before performing scar revision or any other revisional surgery. The soft tissues are still healing. Scars look their worst typically at four months and better at ten months to a year. You do not want to go back early and operate in an hostile field. Breast implants take time to settle as well. Continue to be in contact with your plastic surgeon, but try not to be in a rush. It sounds like he is looking out for your best... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Waiting after surgery

It is always a good idea to wait following surgery to allow for tissues to heal and soften. I generally will ask my surgical patients to wait a year prior to considering revision surgery. However, if there is a gross deformity, then I ask patietns to wait a minimum of 6 months.

Arian Mowlavi, MD
Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon

Waiting one year prior to revision and replacement with larger breast implants for augmentation surgery

There are several reasons why one would wait and some may be related to technical and anatomic issues whereas others may be related to psychological issues regarding acceptance and tolerance. I can only guess why your surgeon advised one year. Larger implants do carry more risks.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast re-augmentation to go larger

Patients are usually advised to wait atleast 6 months prior to undergoing revisionary breast surgery. This should be enough time to allow the implants to fully settle which gives you enough time to decide whether you are unhappy with the shape and size of the breasts. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best and safest options for you. I suggest bringing in photos to show the surgeon what look and size you would like to acheive to avoid additional... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Waiting longer for revision is correct

Your surgeon is making the correct choice. Allowing more time for your tissue to accomadate to the present implants, will make the second operation easier on many points. Your surgeon may also be concerned that your choice of more volume may have detrimental effects on the skin of the breasts / chest due to the increased weight and is waiting for this potential issue to fully reveal itself. Besides having to wait, there is no downside to holding off for... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Waiitng after implants placement

Your surgeon has a good point to wait until the tissues have acclimated to the implants you have now. It will only make it easier if you eventually decide to go larger.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Should you wait before going larger with implants?

Most Plastic Surgeon's try to understand the patient's desires for breast enhancement - and how much larger they want to be. It is important to determine what is an appropriate size for the patient's body - heigth and weight - as well as for the skin envelope the patient has to work with. Once this has been determined and the surgery has been performed - patients often have a variety emotions - they usually fiorst think they are too big, then for a while they... more

Richard Greco, MD
Savannah Plastic Surgeon

To wait or not to wait...

Your plastic surgeon sounds to be a prudent physician. There is no need to question him or her. It is true that it takes longer than 4 months for tissues to get back to a normal pre-surgical state. Most physicians would advise to wait at least 6 months, However if you really want a revision sooner then you can have it sooner. I have it many times. It slightly may increase your chances for complications but then again the revision does not hurt as much as the... more

John M. Anastasatos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Switching breast implants for size.

Dear Maryx3: If you are four months after having breast augmentation, you are still healing. Your breast will change shape and the apparent volume will also change. At four months you still have some additional upper pole fullness, and the skin is tighter than it will be a year from now. The suggestion that your plastic surgeon is making, to wait a year before changing implants, is a good one. If you are looking for the safest and most predictable result, waiting a year... more