I'm worried my implants are way too big, will they become smaller once the swelling goes down? (Photos)

Dear Carrol m,dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.I understand that you are worried about your implants are not dropping as expected. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Your questions and concerns are common after breast implant surgery. There is quite a bit of swelling immediately after surgery, and over time, the swelling will decrease and the implants will "drop" into the pocket. Patients usually tell me that after about 6 weeks, they quit thinking about their implants all the time, and after 3-4 months, you can start shopping for new bras.  That being said, the implant size you mentioned is not small, and if you were already wearing a D cup bra before surgery, you will be noticeably larger with your implants.  I wish you luck in your recovery.

Thanks for the question. Its normal to have a lot of swelling the first weeks post op. I recommend you be patient and to follow your surgeon. Kind regards 

Thanks for your question. I believe that I answered this yesterday, but will try again. You do have a large implant, but it appears even larger right now b/c of swelling and the fact that they haven't had time to drop. At 6 weeks you'll have a better idea. Best of Luck!

Hello Carroll, Thank you for your question and congratulation for your recent operation. In the first few weeks, the breasts tend to be swollen, usually look too large and too high. Depending on the amount of breast tissue you had before the operation, there is on average a reduction of 1/2 to 1 cup side and they look much more natural. No need to worry yet. Let them settle and reassess volume and shape after at least 6 to 8 weeks (and rest during the healing time).
All the best.
Andrea Marando, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Manchester, UK

From the photo it looks like you are very early in the post operative period.  As the swelling resolves and the implant settles, the breasts will look and feel smaller and more like what you expected.  Give it a few weeks and you will feel better.  Around 6 months post op you will appreciate your final result. 

Thank you for your question. At this stage they look big because of swelling and as the time goes implants drop and tissue stretches and look more settled look and will look small too. Please talk to your PS

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. 
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. You may be pleasantly surprised wants to be "drop and fluff" phenomenon has occurred.
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.
 In your case, I would suggest continued patience and continued close follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.

Hi and thanks for your question. Don't worry yet. Breasts swell significantly after augmentation and may take several weeks to months before they reach their final size. Your implant s may appear too high, round and tight early after surgery and may be 1/2 to 1 cup size larger in the first week. The skin and implant sneed time to fit to each other.  As the skin relaxes the paoition will drop and the swelling will decrease. From looking at your pictures you don't appear to have significantly more swelling on one side than the other. This is a good thing as that may represent a hematoma. It appears normal. Of course too large is subjective and depends on the size of the implants also. Keep your follow up with your doctor and discuss your concerns. Good luck!

I am sorry to hear that you have concerns over your implant size.  You are still in the very early stages following surgery.  Your breasts will look and feel very different in these first few week and months after surgery.  There will always be additional swelling in this early period which will go after a few months.  You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon the next time you see them.  Best wishes.