5 Weeks Post-Op 400cc Breast Implants, Do They Look Flat? (photo)

see my previous answers on this subject:


400 cc should make you a d or dd in a 32 bra

your breasts will take 3-4 mos to re shape and relax

they look good this early post op

be patient

It's far too early to make aesthetic judgements regarding breast size, shape, contour and symmetry following breast augmentation surgery. Furthermore, it's difficult to evaluate your breasts without pictures and a physical examination.It's important to realize that your breasts will undergo significant changes over the next six months. For these reason, it's important to be patient and maintain good communication with your plastic surgeon.If you're unhappy with the appearance of your breasts after six months, revisional surgery may be necessary. Under these circumstances, re-evaluation by your surgeon is appropriate. Your surgeon should be able to address your concerns.

Hi,Thank you for your question. I think you are to early in your considerations. give them time to settle. Don't worry, 5 weeks post op is too early to determine what your breast will look like. They will settle over time. At this time, what you describing in normal. Be patient, you should see final results within 4-6 months. Just follow instructions given by your doctor and you will see drastic change. It is important to stay compressed and wear a bra that both support and help push the breast into the area of your choice. I do like the Caromed bra which does this quiet well. Hope this helps, Dr. Dillon

Overall I expect that the final shape has not fully defined itself for you at this time.  Without your preoperative photos it is difficult to assess asymmetry postoperatively that may have been present before.  Continue to work with your surgeon to achieve your best results.

A 400 cc implant should not put you in a "B" cup bra. Also you have to give them a few more months for the implants to settle into the pockets a bit better.

Thank you for the question and pictures.

 As you know, at this stage in your recovery is much too early to evaluate the final size, shape, and symmetry of your breasts. Your breasts will undergo significant changes in the next few months.

You should also be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too  small.

Although it is difficult to predict resulting cup size after breast augmentation,  I would not be surprised if you end up with the C or D cup that you are trying to achieve. 

I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon to help with concerns and/or reassurance.

Best wishes.

At five weeks post-op it is still very early to expect a final size or appearance. I tell my patients that it will take at least 4-5 months before their appearance is close to final--and some have changes for as long as 6 or 7 months after surgery. As the skin gets used to having the implant present, it can round out and become less flat and asymmetry is common right after surgery. And sometimes an asymmetry that was present but not obvious pre-operatively is more obvious afterwards. Bra manufacturers vary considerably in the way they size bras so it is very difficult to know what size you will be. But try not to get fixated on a size but look more at your general appearance--which from your pictures appears to be quite nice. Good luck to you and try to be patient.