The implants feel tight and not very soft. My right breast is sitting higher than my left and is also bigger . I would like to remove them and replace with the softest material as well as a moderate more relaxed natural shape and drop to 420cc on my breast. I would like to know how soon I can remove and replace with a different implant and also what type of shape and material will be the softest and more relaxed/natural looking?
Answer: Exchange I would give it 3 months. They will certainly change over the next few days to weeks. You may not feel it is worth it in the next week or two. The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Exchange I would give it 3 months. They will certainly change over the next few days to weeks. You may not feel it is worth it in the next week or two. The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Revision The most important first step is to stay in contact with your surgeon. To have some asymmetry in the beginning is typical. In terms of implant positioning, that too can be modulated with post-operative exercises and a supporting bra. If you think you made the wrong pre-operative decision about your size, this will be more evident at 3-6 months. You should discuss your options at that time. Michael Kulick MD
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Revision The most important first step is to stay in contact with your surgeon. To have some asymmetry in the beginning is typical. In terms of implant positioning, that too can be modulated with post-operative exercises and a supporting bra. If you think you made the wrong pre-operative decision about your size, this will be more evident at 3-6 months. You should discuss your options at that time. Michael Kulick MD
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery I can see from your photos some of your concerns. The feel part will take some time and once the swelling goes down and the skin and muscle accommodate the implant things will feel much softer. The Mentor implants are very soft, although the Xtra is the same gel, it is an overfilled implant which adds to the roundness.As far as the creases, there is some asymmetry there which is why one implants is sitting higher than the other. This may improve over time and may not be an issue when you are 4-6 months out.At this point I would recommend being patient and allow things to heal before going down the revision road. You may find that at that time you are happy with your result and may have saved your self another surgery. Things will change a lot between now and 4-6 months times.Hope that helps.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery I can see from your photos some of your concerns. The feel part will take some time and once the swelling goes down and the skin and muscle accommodate the implant things will feel much softer. The Mentor implants are very soft, although the Xtra is the same gel, it is an overfilled implant which adds to the roundness.As far as the creases, there is some asymmetry there which is why one implants is sitting higher than the other. This may improve over time and may not be an issue when you are 4-6 months out.At this point I would recommend being patient and allow things to heal before going down the revision road. You may find that at that time you are happy with your result and may have saved your self another surgery. Things will change a lot between now and 4-6 months times.Hope that helps.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: BA results Dear age is grace,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 7 days post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 18, 2018
Answer: BA results Dear age is grace,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 7 days post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 17, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation surgery and concerns: when can I exchange them? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery. There is no standard "waiting time" to proceed with revisionary breast surgery. This decision is best individualized based on factors such as safety considerations (for example, returning too early may increase risk such as bleeding…) and determining patients' certainty that revisionary surgery is likely to achieve an outcome that she will be happy with long-term.
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November 17, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation surgery and concerns: when can I exchange them? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery. There is no standard "waiting time" to proceed with revisionary breast surgery. This decision is best individualized based on factors such as safety considerations (for example, returning too early may increase risk such as bleeding…) and determining patients' certainty that revisionary surgery is likely to achieve an outcome that she will be happy with long-term.
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