Am Currently 120 Pounds with 450cc Submuscular Silicone, Infram Implants. Would It Be Okay to Increase This to 650cc Eventually?

Many women who have breast augmentation face what you are going through right now.  I call this the "psychological cycle of the implant" and it takes some time to go through it completely. Initially, the implants sit up high on the chest (especially those placed under the muscle). A woman wakes up from surgery and second guesses the decision to have breast augmentation, sometimes even feeling the surgeon went too large. Then over the next few weeks to month, the  implants settle a bit. During this time, the patient gets used to seeing the implants in  a larger appearing higher position. When the implants settle, the reaction becomes one of minor disappointment and questioning of "did I go big enough" or wanting to increase the size. Then, after a little more time (several weeks to month), the patient again "gets used" to the size and shape of the implant and now realizes (hopefully) that the surgeon did indeed choose the right size for her body.  Hopefully, that happiness continues and no further surgery is desired. So I would give it at least 2-3 months from surgery to give yourself the chance to make it through the psychological cycle of the implant.  Good luck. 

   6 weeks following breast augmentation, you should continue to heal for at least 3 to 6 months.  Going up 200 cc may be reasonable based upon chest wall measurements, but you should understand the associated risks with larger implants.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

There is absolutely no limit to how big you can make a breast.  The problem is that you increase the risks of complications related to stretch deformities. If you like the shape you have then be satisfied that your surgeon did a fine job and you look great.

You may very well be able to enlarge your implants  but you should wait at least 6 months before considering larger implants.  Remember larger implants may have more problems than smaller ones.

Hi AlexD,

 

This is a question I am asked all the time. Since you are just 6 weeks out, you need to be patient and let things settle down and heal. Every time you go under the knife, no matter how careful we are, there are always possible risks and complications. If you look great and you like your look, the safer answer is to keep what you have and enjoy the moment. 

 

As a rule, i do not recommend to my patients to change their implants for at least a year after surgery. By that time, most ( not all ) patients will be comfortable with the results and no longer desire the change in size thus saving them cost and risks of additional breast surgery. 

 

Hope that helps. 

 

Bennett Yang, MD
Washington DC