How soon can I get implants after a reduction? I had a reduction 1 week ago and regret it already.

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I was pressured into having a BR by everyone telling me "it was the best decision ever for them" and when I was laying on the operating room table I remember saying "Can I still change my mind?" and then I woke up in recovery and they told me the surgery was done already and I broke down in tears. I went from an H cup to probably about a DD and they are way too small. I want a surgery done to undue what was done and be the way they were before.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

At this point I would recommend you discuss this with your surgeon, but the standard would be to wait about 4-6 months to allow everything to heal and settle.  This will also allow you some time to adjust to your new breasts. It is always a shock when you are going with such a big change, but with time you can better assess things and see if you really want to go back up in size.Hope that helps.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

to try to undo things.  I'm sorry you find yourself in this predicament and that you were not bold enough to stop the process before getting to the OR.  Now that it is done, focus on healing and discussing your concerns with your surgeon and see what your final cup size will be  Its possible you may adjust and actually like your results.  And if not, implants or fat grafting could always be done to help improve your volume but waiting up to 6 months is the norm before going back.

Neil T. Chen, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you were disappointed.  From the medical standpoint, you can possibly have another surgery after the incisions have healed and the scars matured. However, you should give yourself time for adjustment and to have a thorough discussion with you surgeon first. Good luck.

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How soon can I get implants after a reduction? I had a reduction 1 week ago and regret it already.

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