How Soon Can I Change my Implants After Breast Augumentation Surgery?

It can take up to 9 months for swelling to resolve and the implants to settile following breast augmentation surgery. Although each patient and situation must be assessed individually, I would generally wait at least 6 months, in my opinion, prior to considering revision.

If you feel that your implants are asymmetric you  may want to wait at least 4-6 months before undergoing a revision to allow for adequate healing.

Most women have breasts that are slightly asymmetric, and many women never notice this until after they undergo a breast augmentation.  Patients will much more closely examine their breasts after surgery.

However, it could be that you also ended up with an asymmetric result.  A close inspection of your pre-op photographs will help you find the correct answer.  It is critical to your success to understand the underlying problem.

If you need the placement of different sized implants, most surgeons would wait 4-6 months from your surgery to ensure that the swelling is sufficiently resolved, and that the true nature of the asymmetry can be understood.  You don't want to put in a larger implant to match swelling that would resolve over the course of several months.

Best of luck

Vincent Marin, MD, FACS

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Please ensure to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

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