I had breast augmentation surgery 2 months ago. My Surgeon put 275 cc in the right and 300 cc on the left as he was trying to fix some asymmetry. The right breast looks a lot smaller and the left is also wider. I’d like to have the 275 cc swapped out for 300 cc. They were placed under the muscle. My question is what is the recovery like with an implant swap? It will be done in his surgical center but under local anesthesia. Can I drive myself? Does time off work need to be taken? Drop again?
Answer: Breast Implant Revision Dear Leia6820,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. An uncomplicated implant revision like the one you are describing could be done under local anesthesia. However, both you and your surgeon need to be on the same page about this. I doubt that you will be able to drive yourself home, however. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
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Answer: Breast Implant Revision Dear Leia6820,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. An uncomplicated implant revision like the one you are describing could be done under local anesthesia. However, both you and your surgeon need to be on the same page about this. I doubt that you will be able to drive yourself home, however. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate for that procedure. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
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