I am 7 weeks post op With 480 UHP under the muscle implants. I feel like my implants aren't as big as I expected them to be.. It isn't anything against my surgeon personally I think he does good work! I just wish I chose a bigger size. I want to go to 600 cc at least so I can be a DD or more..With the pictures provided do you think my body frame could fit 600 ccs plus ? If so, when can I make a consultation to have another surgery? Do they have to finish dropping ect ..
August 10, 2014
Answer: How long till I can get a revision for bigger implants? When it comes to breast surgery, there is no specific/accurate correlation between size of breast implant used and specific cup size achieved. Therefore, discussing goals or evaluating outcome of surgery based on specific cup sizes can be a source of miscommunication and/or disappointment. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering revisionary breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Again, have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining which operation and/or breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "DD cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Therefore, I ask that my patients not base their communication preoperatively OR their satisfaction with the outcome of surgery postoperatively, on achieving a specific cup size. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery. The use of temporary intraoperative sizers, viewing the patient's breasts in the upright and supine position, are very helpful during the breast implant selection process.I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to revisionary breast augmentation concerns), helps. Best wishes.
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August 10, 2014
Answer: How long till I can get a revision for bigger implants? When it comes to breast surgery, there is no specific/accurate correlation between size of breast implant used and specific cup size achieved. Therefore, discussing goals or evaluating outcome of surgery based on specific cup sizes can be a source of miscommunication and/or disappointment. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering revisionary breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Again, have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining which operation and/or breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "DD cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Therefore, I ask that my patients not base their communication preoperatively OR their satisfaction with the outcome of surgery postoperatively, on achieving a specific cup size. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery. The use of temporary intraoperative sizers, viewing the patient's breasts in the upright and supine position, are very helpful during the breast implant selection process.I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to revisionary breast augmentation concerns), helps. Best wishes.
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August 8, 2014
Answer: How soon can you increase size with breast implants I do agree that your implants have dropped and you have a nice shape. However, to minimize the chance for a complication such as capsular contracture due to scar tissue, I would wait a minimum of 3 months before increasing breast size, and ideally 6 months. At that point I agree, that to make a meaningful change in size you need to go up at least 150cc. You do have to remember that the risk of bottoming out does go up, but your frame looks like you would be fine with larger implants.
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August 8, 2014
Answer: How soon can you increase size with breast implants I do agree that your implants have dropped and you have a nice shape. However, to minimize the chance for a complication such as capsular contracture due to scar tissue, I would wait a minimum of 3 months before increasing breast size, and ideally 6 months. At that point I agree, that to make a meaningful change in size you need to go up at least 150cc. You do have to remember that the risk of bottoming out does go up, but your frame looks like you would be fine with larger implants.
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