I got a breast augmentation 5 weeks ago.I started at a 34b and got 550cc silicone gel implants under the muscle and I'm measuring a full c cup,maybe a small d cup. I'm so confused. I'm 5'6" a 134 pounds and I thought for sure I'd be a very large d if not a dd. I'm really really dissapointed. I'm really not sure how to bring this to my ps attention. Am I just kind of SOL and have to pay a full breast augmentation price to go bigger? Or do they usually work with you. please help me.i'm devastated.
May 5, 2015
Answer: Don't rely on bra cup size to judge breast size As many plastic surgeons will tell you, bra cup sizes are very unpredictable. For example, although you may be using a full C or small D cup bra now, I'm sure that Victoria's Secret would put you into at last a full D or DD bra. What matters is how you look, not what the label in back says. 550 cc implants are on the larger side, and your breasts do not look small at all to me. Your result is very attractive, and I'd definitely advise you to wait at least a few months before making any decisions to undergo more surgery. Jumping quickly from surgery to surgery is never a good approach. If you eventually decide that your breasts still look too small (based on appearance, not bra cup size), then a revision procedure could be reasonable. Your surgeon will need to assess whether a larger implant is feasible for you, or whether it would distort your breasts excessively. Also, remember that larger implants are heavier, and will lead to faster stretching of tissues and possible drooping/sagging.In terms of costs, every surgeon handles this differently. Some surgeons would charge no fee for themselves, but would charge for the cost of the implants and the surgery center/anesthesia fees. Some surgeons might charge some fee for themselves, especially if they feel that they did an excellent job that was consistent with the decisions you made. Some surgeons might even charge a full fee, although I suspect that most would at least provide some discount. Don't be afraid to return to see your surgeon to discuss this, although I'd suggest that you wait a little while first, as mentioned above. If you are honest and courteous with your surgeon, he or she will be appreciative and will likely be honest and courteous with you too.
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May 5, 2015
Answer: Don't rely on bra cup size to judge breast size As many plastic surgeons will tell you, bra cup sizes are very unpredictable. For example, although you may be using a full C or small D cup bra now, I'm sure that Victoria's Secret would put you into at last a full D or DD bra. What matters is how you look, not what the label in back says. 550 cc implants are on the larger side, and your breasts do not look small at all to me. Your result is very attractive, and I'd definitely advise you to wait at least a few months before making any decisions to undergo more surgery. Jumping quickly from surgery to surgery is never a good approach. If you eventually decide that your breasts still look too small (based on appearance, not bra cup size), then a revision procedure could be reasonable. Your surgeon will need to assess whether a larger implant is feasible for you, or whether it would distort your breasts excessively. Also, remember that larger implants are heavier, and will lead to faster stretching of tissues and possible drooping/sagging.In terms of costs, every surgeon handles this differently. Some surgeons would charge no fee for themselves, but would charge for the cost of the implants and the surgery center/anesthesia fees. Some surgeons might charge some fee for themselves, especially if they feel that they did an excellent job that was consistent with the decisions you made. Some surgeons might even charge a full fee, although I suspect that most would at least provide some discount. Don't be afraid to return to see your surgeon to discuss this, although I'd suggest that you wait a little while first, as mentioned above. If you are honest and courteous with your surgeon, he or she will be appreciative and will likely be honest and courteous with you too.
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May 5, 2015
Answer: Be patient While physically you're getting toward your result, psychologically it can take a while. I have several patients with even bigger implants than yours who initially thought they'd gone too small. Now, 6 months later, they're glad they didn't act on their initial impression.
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May 5, 2015
Answer: Be patient While physically you're getting toward your result, psychologically it can take a while. I have several patients with even bigger implants than yours who initially thought they'd gone too small. Now, 6 months later, they're glad they didn't act on their initial impression.
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