What size do I look? 1 week post op 255cc Silicone unders. I started a 30 A cup and wanted a small C cup. (photo)

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure.   





 In my practice, I ask my patients not to communicate their goals ( and/or evaluate the outcome of breast augmentation surgery) based on achieving a specific cup size.  "Cup size communication" can potentially lead to misunderstanding and/or disappointment…











Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery. The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. 











Many of my patients report that as the swelling around the breast implants (for example, in the sternal area) decreases, they feel that their breasts appear more projecting (and that they have better "cleavage"). Also, in my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger. Similarly, it takes a few months for the breasts to "soften" in most cases.  Most of my patients tell me that their breast implants feel "part of them" somewhere between 3 to 6 months after surgery was performed. 







 There is definitely a physiologic and "psychological" (body image)  adaptation process that occurs, at differing rates for every patient, for patients who undergo any type of aesthetic surgery, including breast  augmentation surgery.  







 Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with (regardless of specific cup size achieved).

Thank you for your question. You are still early in the post-operative period. It appears you will have a very nice result. It typically takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and and implants to settle into proper position. Please discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.