10 weeks post op with my 400cc silicone high profile implants, and I am unhappy with their size. They are MUCH smaller than I wanted them to be, I am 5'1, 120lbs. After looking at other people with 400cc high profile silicone implants, I'm starting to wonder if that's really what mine are! I am only measuring a B cup, I was an A before surgery. Although they are "fuller" they are not really "bigger". I don't know what to do, they are just not what I expected for $7000, I thought I'd be happier.
Answer: Too small An implant of that size in your frame is pretty big.I always tell my patients yes you want to be big but I also have to be able to close the wound.the bigger the implant the harder it is to close the wound.So if a patient does not have alot of loose excess skin and laxity the surgeon has a limit as to how big an implant he or she can place.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Unhappy with my breast implant size Hi and thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear you didn't get what you wanted. My suggestion is to give it time. As your skin envelope stretches out over the next few months your breasts will continue to change. Sometimes patients initially feel like their implants are too small or too big, but by month 6 they are really happy. Make sure you share your concerns with your surgeon. If you still feel like they are too small after 4-5 more months, you can always change to a larger size as long as you have enough skin to do so. It's a very quick and easy procedure. Best of luck to you. Dr West
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Unhappy with my breast implant size Hi and thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear you didn't get what you wanted. My suggestion is to give it time. As your skin envelope stretches out over the next few months your breasts will continue to change. Sometimes patients initially feel like their implants are too small or too big, but by month 6 they are really happy. Make sure you share your concerns with your surgeon. If you still feel like they are too small after 4-5 more months, you can always change to a larger size as long as you have enough skin to do so. It's a very quick and easy procedure. Best of luck to you. Dr West
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November 14, 2018
Answer: Not happy with implant size Did your surgeon do pre-operative sizing with you? Perhaps he/she felt that this size was the largest he/she could place at your first surgery. I would recommend having a frank discussion with your surgeon and let him/her know your feelings. You will likely need a secondary surgery to get you to the size you were hoping for. Good luck!
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Answer: Not happy with implant size Did your surgeon do pre-operative sizing with you? Perhaps he/she felt that this size was the largest he/she could place at your first surgery. I would recommend having a frank discussion with your surgeon and let him/her know your feelings. You will likely need a secondary surgery to get you to the size you were hoping for. Good luck!
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July 15, 2017
Answer: Photos would help It is always a good idea to have a discussion with your plastic surgeon if you are not happy. Although cup size is completely invented by the store, it does seem strange that 400 cc gets you to a B cup. Is it possible you are wearing a bra that is too tight?
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Answer: Photos would help It is always a good idea to have a discussion with your plastic surgeon if you are not happy. Although cup size is completely invented by the store, it does seem strange that 400 cc gets you to a B cup. Is it possible you are wearing a bra that is too tight?
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Unhappy with Breast Implants?
I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment after breast augmentation surgery.
Given that it is still very early after your surgery, it will be in your best interest to wait several months before evaluating the end results. I ask my patients to wait 6 months to one year to evaluate the results of last augmentation.
Prior to breast augmentation surgery (and possibly revisionary breast augmentation surgery in your case) it is critical for patients to communicate their goals clearly with their plastic surgeons. This communication process should be “fine tuned” to the point where both patient and surgeon feel comfortable that they understand what the patient is trying to achieve.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “bigger” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
In some cases, after this communication process, it may be necessary to inform the patient that their goals are not achievable and/or safe given their body type and/or other considerations.
I would suggest that you wait several months, continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon, and communicate your concerns/goals in a calm, non accusatory fashion.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Unhappy with Breast Implants?
I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment after breast augmentation surgery.
Given that it is still very early after your surgery, it will be in your best interest to wait several months before evaluating the end results. I ask my patients to wait 6 months to one year to evaluate the results of last augmentation.
Prior to breast augmentation surgery (and possibly revisionary breast augmentation surgery in your case) it is critical for patients to communicate their goals clearly with their plastic surgeons. This communication process should be “fine tuned” to the point where both patient and surgeon feel comfortable that they understand what the patient is trying to achieve.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “bigger” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
In some cases, after this communication process, it may be necessary to inform the patient that their goals are not achievable and/or safe given their body type and/or other considerations.
I would suggest that you wait several months, continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon, and communicate your concerns/goals in a calm, non accusatory fashion.
Best wishes.
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