My 535 cc UHP silicone implants look so small. Will they increase?

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im so upset..i am only two days post op and started with a 34a.. i was told this is a huge implant for me. i am 5'4, 125 lbs, no children. I'm so depressed because i had expectations and I'm hoping they will fill out. I look the same. i know its early to tell but i have been looking forward for this for years and I'm so distraught.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

At only two days post operative you are extreamly early in the heaing process and your breasts with time will be under going a lot of changes. Be patient. Follow up with your surgeon as directed.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The implants placed her fairly large and you will see a big difference. Whether or not it is enough is a decision for the patient to make. Early on, swelling will artificially distort the implants. Be patient and keep in touch with your surgeon.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You are very early in your healing phase, and need to give yourself time to heal and let the implants settle. The size you have is a large implant, and is the size you and your surgeon selected. Let your surgeon know how you are feeling, but be patient. You  may find that you love your new look once the breasts have healed.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after your procedure.
You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too  small.I routinely ask my patients  to wait at least 3-6 months before   evaluating the end results of the breast augmentation surgery.  This waiting time allows patients to (usually) physically and psychologically adapt to the new body image. Factors such as swelling,  tissue contraction,  skin redraping,  implant shifting, "dropping and fluffing" etc. come into play.
From the psychological standpoint, patients undergo an “adaptation period"  during which time they get used to the changes that the surgical procedure has brought about.  Severe emotional swings can also occur after any type of surgical procedure.
Obviously, it is best for patients not to be making important decisions ( for example about the results of surgery and/or the need for additional surgery) while they are experiencing these emotional “ups and downs”.
In your case, I would suggest continued patience. Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.Don't be surprised if/when you end up very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed. Best wishes.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, Catty9.  Sorry to hear that you are distraught about your breast/implant size.  Just based on your weight, height, and implant size, you may be D to DD.  535cc UHP is fairly good, full size.  Please give some time (couple months) for implants to settle down.  I doubt that you would "look the same" after 535 cc implants.  Please continue communicating with your plastic surgeon and follow up with him/her.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD (retired) · Answer

Your concerns are not unusual in the early post-op period. With skin tight and early post-op swelling the implants get flattened by the tight constraints of the surrounding muscle, breast and skin.  The shape gets distorted by the tight tissue. It really isn't a good time to draw conclusions about the quality of the result.Do tell your surgeon how you feel, but don't torment yourself.  Give time for further healing. After the tissue relaxes and swelling subsides, you may well find that you are pleased with the size and shape you've chosen.

My 535 cc UHP silicone implants look so small. Will they increase?

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