250cc Looks Too Big - Did Doctor Use a Different Size?

It is still much too early to make any final judgements about the size and appearance of your breasts.  I tell patients it takes at least 3-6 months for the implants to settle completely.  Often patients who were initally discouraged about their size become more satisfied during this time period.  After breast augmentation surgery, patients are given identification cards with the type, size, and serial numbers of the implants used.  If you did not receive a card or cards, you should be able to contact the surgical facility to obtain this information.

Hello, it sounds like you feel worried about your breast augmentation results, and this is a normal reaction following cosmetic surgery.  However, after only 7 weeks postop, you are still probably a little swollen and may not see your final results for up to 6 months.

In order to verify the size of your implants, your plastic surgeon or the office should have given you a card describing the type and size of implants that were used.   

Finally, given that you are so tall, it seems very appropriate to have placed 250cc implants.  This size implant can easily be expected to give you a 34c bra-size postoperatively.  

Try to be patient and wait a few more weeks to see your final results.  Don't hesitate to contact your plastic surgeon with your concerns.

Jaime Perez, M.D.

Breast Augmentation Specialist, Tampa, FL

Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida

Thank you for the question.

Since you   are only 7 weeks out it is much too early to judge the final results. It may take at least 3 to 6 months before you see the final results of the surgery. Don't be surprised if you are pleased with the results of surgery at that point.

It is not unusual for patients to feel that they are too big or too small for several weeks after surgery only to come to be very satisfied with the results several months later. There is both a physical and psychological adjustment period when a significant body  change is made. In your case, the correction of the tuberous breasts has probably resulted in a change in shape as well as a change in size of the breasts;  you may require even a longer time to adjust to the results of surgery.

I am doubtful that any surgeon would mislead his/her patient regarding the size of implants but you can confirm by asking to see the implant card information and/or stickers.

By the way a 250 mL implant  seems reasonable.  Please don't allow your happiness with the breast surgery be determined by a arbitrary cup size.

Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon and calmly communicate  your questions or concerns.

I hope this helps.