Am I experiencing boob greed? (photos)

Definitely allow yourself a full recovery before you decide whether you are happy with your size. That said it is not uncommon to have a perfectly successful breast augmentation surgery and to want to go bigger. If you have any questions or concerns about your recovery or feel you want to trade in for a larger size once you have fully recovered, you should consult your surgeon as he/she understands your case best and in depth.

From your photos, you appear to have achieved a nice cosmetic result. In my experience ,complete resolution of the swelling and settling of the implants has generally occurred by three months postop. I delay any discussions about size until this time. Whether you should have had larger implants placed is impossible to comment on without having examined you preoperatively and knowing what your desired results were. If you established good communication with your surgeon and they were understaning of your desires, you should trust them to have selected the correct implant for you. 

Thank you for your question and photographs, and it does sound like it!  After placement of implants, the overall appearance of the breasts will change dramatically over the next several months, as the implants drop, and the overlying tissue stretches to accommodate the extra volume.  Early in recovery the combination of tissue swelling and the volume of the implants causes a flattened, wide, and elevated appearance to the implants, while the lower breast appears empty.  As this swelling resolves, and your tissues stretch, you should see gradual improvement, with the lower portion of each breast rounding out and increasing cup size. At seven weeks I would anticipate these changes to start taking place shortly. I know waiting is difficult, but judge your results at 4-6 months after surgery as most of your breast changes should have occurred by then.  Hope this helps

Dear queenbee19,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question.You are still early in your recovery process. You appear to have great results. I recommend giving it a bit more time to decide if you are satisfied with your size. As you mentioned you are aware it can take upwards of 12 weeks to 6 months for the implants to settle and you to see the final result.  Follow up with your board certified surgeon to address your concern. Good luck!

as it is the most common complaint I have in my augmentation patients.  That being said, allow yourself to heal and to get used to the improvements and in the end, you may find that it good enough and you can avoid the costs and risks of going back for a larger implant.  Hoping it works out for you but if it doesn't, you can certainly go larger down the road.

I would have to say yes, it seems like you are LOL.  You have a very nice shape and proportion to your new breasts, that isn't too wide, and provides excellent symmetry and upper pole fullness in your bra or top.  I'd say let it be for now, and you can always upsize a little more in a year if you REALLY want to.  But just enjoy it for now you look great.  

Overall, I think that you have a good understanding of some of the common emotions experienced after breast augmentation surgery. Depending on exactly where the breast implant "pockets" were dissected, some further breast implant "settling" can be expected over the course of the next several months. As you know, some patients report that their breasts appear larger as this "drop in fluff" phenomenon occurs. At this point, the only good course of action: ongoing patience and continued close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer term.

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! Give it time to settle.

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

It is crucial to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is important for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

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M.Kara,MD,FRCSC (27+ years experience) - Specializing in 24 hour recovery/ out to dinner breast augmentation in-hospital private surgical facility for your added safety and peace of mind

Ha Ha!!   Very cute.   Allow time for healing, and hopefully you will be happy with the look and size.  If you decide to go larger, the implants can be exchanged within the next few months for larger ones.