Hi there, I am 5"11/2, 125 lbs 30" ribcage. Before ba I was a 36b but did not fill it out. I am happy with the shape but feel they do not look big enough from the side veiw. I'm 18 day post op and they are still very sore too touch and tight. I spoke to my surgeon yesterday and she said 400cc is fairly large and once they settle they should project more and be larger. I'm feeling very depressed thinking I should have went bigger. Please help me by giving me some insight. Thanks!
Answer: Will my breast implants look bigger once they drop? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. No one will be able to predict exactly what cup size you will wear or whether the breast will look slightly smaller or slightly larger in the longer term. Variables involved include the presence of swelling currently and the disputed phenomenon called “dropping and fluffing” that occurs after several weeks. In my practice, I have seen this phenomenon occur; the breasts appear larger as the implants "settle".
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Answer: Will my breast implants look bigger once they drop? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. No one will be able to predict exactly what cup size you will wear or whether the breast will look slightly smaller or slightly larger in the longer term. Variables involved include the presence of swelling currently and the disputed phenomenon called “dropping and fluffing” that occurs after several weeks. In my practice, I have seen this phenomenon occur; the breasts appear larger as the implants "settle".
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Answer: Breast augmentation Its still early in your recovery period. Youre definitely still going to see changes over the next several months as the swelling decreased. Typically the upper pole volume decreased while the lower pole volume increased. Unfortunately projection will not increase overtime. Given how early you are in recovery, I would let things settle and see how you like the result. Its very likely that once you feel more comfortable and can wear the clothing you enjoy and move around more freely that you'll appreciate your result more. In addition you may be comforted to know that it would always be an option to increase the size of the implant at a later date.
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Answer: Breast augmentation Its still early in your recovery period. Youre definitely still going to see changes over the next several months as the swelling decreased. Typically the upper pole volume decreased while the lower pole volume increased. Unfortunately projection will not increase overtime. Given how early you are in recovery, I would let things settle and see how you like the result. Its very likely that once you feel more comfortable and can wear the clothing you enjoy and move around more freely that you'll appreciate your result more. In addition you may be comforted to know that it would always be an option to increase the size of the implant at a later date.
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Will my implants look bigger once they drop Hi there and thanks for your question! You have another few weeks to months before you are going to see your full results and size. If your implants are under the muscle, as your swelling goes down and your pectoralis muscle relaxes, the implants will drop and fill out the bottom pole of your breast to give a much nicer shape and projection. If your implants are above the muscle (sub-glandular), it will still take time for your new breasts to take shape. I recommend regular follow up with your surgeon to ensure adequate healing. Best of luck and hope this helps!
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November 28, 2018
Answer: Will my implants look bigger once they drop Hi there and thanks for your question! You have another few weeks to months before you are going to see your full results and size. If your implants are under the muscle, as your swelling goes down and your pectoralis muscle relaxes, the implants will drop and fill out the bottom pole of your breast to give a much nicer shape and projection. If your implants are above the muscle (sub-glandular), it will still take time for your new breasts to take shape. I recommend regular follow up with your surgeon to ensure adequate healing. Best of luck and hope this helps!
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November 21, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for the question. It is too early to judge your results. Early after breast augmentation, implants tend to sit high on the chest wall, which make the breasts look unnatural. Over the course of next several weeks, implants drop to their final location behind the breast tissue, and likely project more. As they do, the bottom of the breasts will round up and the nipple-areola complexes will rotate upward. At the beginning, it's not uncommon for one implant to be at a different level compared to the other one. I would be more patient. Your final results can take up to 3 months to show. Best
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November 21, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for the question. It is too early to judge your results. Early after breast augmentation, implants tend to sit high on the chest wall, which make the breasts look unnatural. Over the course of next several weeks, implants drop to their final location behind the breast tissue, and likely project more. As they do, the bottom of the breasts will round up and the nipple-areola complexes will rotate upward. At the beginning, it's not uncommon for one implant to be at a different level compared to the other one. I would be more patient. Your final results can take up to 3 months to show. Best
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June 26, 2018
Answer: Breast size after surgery Hello and thank you for the question. Currently you are very early in the post-operative period. At this time your skin and muscles are still very tight and haven't stretched to accommodate the implant. As time goes by, the skin and muscle will relax and the implant will settle into its position. Typically this is a more natural shape with projection that is not evident in the first few weeks after surgery. Be patient and follow all of your surgeons recommendations. Best wishes, Dr. Michelle Spring
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June 26, 2018
Answer: Breast size after surgery Hello and thank you for the question. Currently you are very early in the post-operative period. At this time your skin and muscles are still very tight and haven't stretched to accommodate the implant. As time goes by, the skin and muscle will relax and the implant will settle into its position. Typically this is a more natural shape with projection that is not evident in the first few weeks after surgery. Be patient and follow all of your surgeons recommendations. Best wishes, Dr. Michelle Spring
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August 22, 2020
Answer: Post op Two things happen and seem paradoxical. As as the swelling goes down there will be some shrinkage but at the same time as the muscle relaxes your breast projection grows. In general the breast shape and size proportionality improves..Breast implants initially after surgery when placed in a submuscular position often give superior fullness that corrects itself with time, the "fluff and drop" phenomena. In reality the pectoralis major muscle takes a while to adjust its size to accommodate the implant as well as occasional muscle spasm which keeps the implant projection higher than its final resting shape. Additional variables include:laxity of skin, size difference during prior pregnancies, position of implant,size of muscle, and size of implant.As the muscle relaxes the projection of the implant often increases and the breast shape improves. Massage and use of a superior placed elastic strap can often make this process go faster.
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August 22, 2020
Answer: Post op Two things happen and seem paradoxical. As as the swelling goes down there will be some shrinkage but at the same time as the muscle relaxes your breast projection grows. In general the breast shape and size proportionality improves..Breast implants initially after surgery when placed in a submuscular position often give superior fullness that corrects itself with time, the "fluff and drop" phenomena. In reality the pectoralis major muscle takes a while to adjust its size to accommodate the implant as well as occasional muscle spasm which keeps the implant projection higher than its final resting shape. Additional variables include:laxity of skin, size difference during prior pregnancies, position of implant,size of muscle, and size of implant.As the muscle relaxes the projection of the implant often increases and the breast shape improves. Massage and use of a superior placed elastic strap can often make this process go faster.
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