I have 390cc implants. Will they look fuller/larger once sternum and surround swelling is gone? (Photo)

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I got 390cc one week ago. I was originally a small B and was hoping for at least a full D. Once the swelling has gone down, and they have fluffed and dropped, will they look larger?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety you are experiencing after breast surgery. Given that you are very “fresh” out of surgery,  it is quite likely that you are experiencing significant “emotional ups and downs” unnecessarily. In other words, it is much too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed; your breasts will undoubtedly change over the course of the next several weeks/months.   Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting.  Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger. Although online consultants cannot predict whether or not you will be pleased with the long-term outlook, of the procedure performed, it is safe to predict that the breasts will change.  Do your best to stay emotionally even keeled.  Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.

Eugenio Lapaix, MD · Answer

Hello, it is important that you consider the inflammatory period in breast augmentation surgery is directly related to the results and these in turn will vary as time passes. End Last results of breast augmentation are better seen between 3-6 months post-surgery, stay in direct communication with your surgeon that will be willing to help in any situation.Best RegardsDr. Eugenio LapaixPlastic Surgeon

Craig Harrison, MD · Answer

Your final breast shape will take several more weeks.  Unfortunately, I am afraid, that as your swelling goes down your breast volume will too.  Be patient and enjoy getting used to your new look.Best wishes

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