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Weight Gain Normal After Breast Augmentation?

I recently got Breast implants and I think that they're too big. I've been beating myself up about it because I was originally going to get 320 cc's, but ended up getting talked into having 360 cc's instead. I was 123 pounds, 5' 3" before the surgery and the day after, I weighed 131 Ibs. Is this weight gain normal?

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Weight Gain Following Breast Augmentation

Weight gain following surgery is commonly due to fluid retention. The weight from your implants total is 1.6 pounds. The volume difference between 320 cc and 360 cc implants is 1.3 ounces for each implant. This is not a significant volume difference to effect the overall result. It sounds like you've retained a significant amount of fluid and probably have some swelling at this point. Most patients will see a significant change in breast volume over 2-3 weeks following... more

Weight gain after surgery?

Thank you for the question.The weight gain you have experienced is normal and temporary. At your stage recovery is very common for patients to be concerned about their results (being too big or too small). Often after a period of 3 to 6 months those same patients are quite pleased with the results of their surgery. For patients thinking about presentation…it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs... more

Weight gain after breast augmentation

Hello, Weight gain after almost any surgery is common. The body tends to hold on to fluid after surgery. Gaining a few pounds more than the weight of your implants is to be expected. All the best, Dr Repta

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Breast implant augmentation and weight gain

IT is not uncommon for my patients to report a 5 pound weight gain after breast implant augmentation despite the fact that the implants weigh nor more than 2 pounds.

Breast implants don't weigh that much

Hello, The breast implants don't really weigh that much. It might be water retention from the "stress of surgery" which should resolve with time. Checking things a few months later might be better.

Breast augmentation usually doesn't cause weight gain, but give it more time

Hi, Thank you for your question. 40 cc is not a big enough difference to make you gain several pounds. Typically, you should only gain a couple pounds at most after your surgery depending on the size of the implant. You could still be experiencing some swelling so give your body a little more time to heal and adjust to the implants. After a few months, you should see a more realistic view of your body after your breast augmentation. Weighing yourself the day after surgery is also not a... more

Interesting

The difference of 40 cc's is approximately 3 tablespoons! The difference in the inplants is mainly in the diameter, not in the projection. The weight of the implants is roughly 750 gms including the implant itself. Assuming that this is the same density of water, this would be about a 1.7 lb increase in your weight. You may also have some residual swelling depending on how far out from surgery. Also, as you get farther out, your swelling will decrease and breast size will appear to... more

Weight gain and breasts that are too big are not related.

Hi! At RealSelf, we are constantly answering questions from women who are unhappy because their implants are too big. This looks like a trend. There are 2 steps to prevent this: 1) The surgeon has to understand exactly what the patient hopes to look like. Pictures are very useful. 2) In Manhattan, we use disposable implant SIZERS during breast augmentation surgery to find the ideal size BEFORE opening the permanent breast implants. A sizer costs $45, and takes all the guess work out... more

Not typically enough to make a difference

Depending on how close you are to surgery you may have a little residual water or fluid weight but those implants are not enough to account for an 8 pound weight gain. Dr Edwards

Breast implants do not cause weight gain

Given the size of your breast implants the theoretical weight gain is only about one and a half pounds, and with IV fluids it is hard to imagine your weight "gain" to be the eight pounds seen on your home scale. Remember you were "NPO" for your surgery as well. Adjust your scale and you may find that you are now thinner. There are many reasons to be unhappy with your augmentation result, however weight gain is probably not going to be one of them. It will take several... more

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