Is 800cc high profile silicone small for my frame? (Photo)

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I just want some opinions; I'm 11 days Post Op Does these implants look too small for my frame? 800cc High Profile Silicone. Or Am I Just Being Paranoid! I feel like I made the wrong decision. I'm wondering if I should have gone with 900cc Saline to be in proportion with my wide frame! Please let me know Surgeons What You Think. I'll add before and after pictures.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

It may be helpful for you to know 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.

From the physiological standpoint, it takes many months ( and even up to one year) to see the final results of surgery. factors such as swelling, tissue contraction, skin redraping, implant shifting etc. come into play.  For example, 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. 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.

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.Although online consultants cannot predict whether or not you will be pleased with the long-term outlook, of the procedure performed, it is safe to predict that the breasts will change. Do your best to stay emotionally even keeled.  I would suggest continued patience and continued close follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.

Jeff T. Healy, MD · Answer

800cc is the largest silicone implant available.

Hopefully your surgeon made measurements of your chest wall and breasts before agreeing to place such large implants.  Implants that are too large for a patient can cause a multitude of problems to include: malposition (too low, too high, too lateral), symmastia (uni-boob), thinning of breast tissues, nerve injury, chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, implant exposure, etc.

It will take several months before your implants settle and you see the final results.  Follow up with your plastic surgeon throughout the recovery process.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you are not happy with your results. Your implants are too big for your breast and going transaxillary for implant placement did not help. You will need smaller implant and lift.

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