I had my surgery last Thursday, they are still swollen but I feel they are a bit bigger that what I have wanted. I went with 285cc under the muscle, I feel I should have gone with less than that, maybe 50cc less to make it a difference. I am 5´1, 90lbs, and BWD of 11cm. I was 32A looking to be a full B and now my surgical bra size is 34C. That´s a little too much for me. Does size decreases as the swelling goes down? How much do I have to wait for a redo going 50cc smaller?
Answer: Too big, too tight, too high, tot swollen after breast augmentation surgery.
Hi, thank you for your question.
You are at the very beginning of what is really a six month process as the tissues of your body relax and the implants settle over time.
I always tell my patients that they will look too big, too tight, too high, and too swollen right after surgery so that they won't panic the first week.
Unfortunately, patients don't get to see what the plastic surgeons sees in the operating room. As you roll out to the recovery room the breasts begin to swell and the muscles begin to tighten. Often there's some fluid that initially accumulates around the outside of the implant. In the early stage when the muscles which are tight press on the implant it generally makes them look higher as well.
Over the next six months the body relaxes, the fluid absorbs, the muscles give way, the implants will see less upper portion fullness and will look lower and fuller on the chest. It will generally take about three weeks before you begin to believe that changes are happening.
Unfortunately you really won't know if the size is exactly what you want for about six months but if you had good communication with your plastic surgeon chances are you'll be happy. A paradox of this operation is of the people like you who are scared in the first week about 60 to 70% will eventually say hmm.... maybe I could've gone bigger?
I hope in the end you get exactly which are looking for, but a week after surgery is way too early to be worried that this is your final result.
Best wishes for a speedy and happy recovery.
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Answer: Too big, too tight, too high, tot swollen after breast augmentation surgery.
Hi, thank you for your question.
You are at the very beginning of what is really a six month process as the tissues of your body relax and the implants settle over time.
I always tell my patients that they will look too big, too tight, too high, and too swollen right after surgery so that they won't panic the first week.
Unfortunately, patients don't get to see what the plastic surgeons sees in the operating room. As you roll out to the recovery room the breasts begin to swell and the muscles begin to tighten. Often there's some fluid that initially accumulates around the outside of the implant. In the early stage when the muscles which are tight press on the implant it generally makes them look higher as well.
Over the next six months the body relaxes, the fluid absorbs, the muscles give way, the implants will see less upper portion fullness and will look lower and fuller on the chest. It will generally take about three weeks before you begin to believe that changes are happening.
Unfortunately you really won't know if the size is exactly what you want for about six months but if you had good communication with your plastic surgeon chances are you'll be happy. A paradox of this operation is of the people like you who are scared in the first week about 60 to 70% will eventually say hmm.... maybe I could've gone bigger?
I hope in the end you get exactly which are looking for, but a week after surgery is way too early to be worried that this is your final result.
Best wishes for a speedy and happy recovery.
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Answer: the swelling significantly diminishes within the first few months After breast augmentation, it is quite normal for the breasts to appear larger initially due to swelling. As the swelling subsides over the following weeks, the size of your breasts will decrease somewhat. Typically, the swelling significantly diminishes within the first few months, and you can expect to see your final results around 6 months post-operation. If after this period you still feel the implants are too large, it's advisable to wait at least 6 months to a year before considering a revision surgery to reduce the implant size by 50cc. This waiting period is crucial to allow your body to fully heal and the implants to settle properly.
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Answer: the swelling significantly diminishes within the first few months After breast augmentation, it is quite normal for the breasts to appear larger initially due to swelling. As the swelling subsides over the following weeks, the size of your breasts will decrease somewhat. Typically, the swelling significantly diminishes within the first few months, and you can expect to see your final results around 6 months post-operation. If after this period you still feel the implants are too large, it's advisable to wait at least 6 months to a year before considering a revision surgery to reduce the implant size by 50cc. This waiting period is crucial to allow your body to fully heal and the implants to settle properly.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Early post op Thanks for your question...You are early post op and there is still swelling. It can take up to 3 months for your final result to show. Please speak to your surgeon if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix. Regards,
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Early post op Thanks for your question...You are early post op and there is still swelling. It can take up to 3 months for your final result to show. Please speak to your surgeon if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix. Regards,
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November 23, 2021
Answer: Too big early post op Thanks for your question Alice! You are my favorite kind of patient: Very conservative! There is nothing more unattractive than an overdone augmentation like you see in LA and Miami. I feel, probably as you do Alice, that if you can tell at a year post-op that a patient has had an augmentation then the surgeon has failed the surgery. Augmentation is to make the breast look normal, not to look Big! That being said, it is way too early to tell what your size will be at this early time. Your breast are swollen and excessively full at the top...So don't panic! Wait 6-12 month before judging your size! Also don't fall into the trap of being fixated on a specific Bra size. You said you requested a 32B, but cup size vary widely among different manufacturers. I've been specializing in Breast Surgery for a quarter century and I have placed over 8,000 implants. 285cc is a fairly conservative size. Your BWD being 11 cm, so in my experience, with certain manufacturers (Victoria Secret notoriously) your size might be 32C once the swelling has subsided. Again don't get hung up on specific cup size. It's all about body proportions and personal preferences. I have really appreciated the sizers that the implant manufactures provide. We have our patients spend a lot of time trying various volumes during their consultation and then again on their pre-op visit, I let them decide (as long as they are reasonable) and have had very little need to upsize or downsize post op. Prior to the sizers (1994-2012) our revision rate for upsize was 2.3% and downsize was 1.2%. See the reference page below (purple chart). Since the use of pre-op sizers our revision for size is virtually non-existant. The only changes in volume I do are for patients that I have done years earlier and have gained or lost weight, had children or other causes of significant breast size change from the original post-augment size. In any case, no change in size should be done for at least 6 months, and preferably a year. There is still residual inflammation early on and it could be disastrous to attempt to do so. So don't let anybody change the size before this time. Best of Luck Alice! You will love them once the swelling has gone down! Take a deep breath and step away from the mirror :) JP Riou MD FACS Yale-Trained Plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery
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November 23, 2021
Answer: Too big early post op Thanks for your question Alice! You are my favorite kind of patient: Very conservative! There is nothing more unattractive than an overdone augmentation like you see in LA and Miami. I feel, probably as you do Alice, that if you can tell at a year post-op that a patient has had an augmentation then the surgeon has failed the surgery. Augmentation is to make the breast look normal, not to look Big! That being said, it is way too early to tell what your size will be at this early time. Your breast are swollen and excessively full at the top...So don't panic! Wait 6-12 month before judging your size! Also don't fall into the trap of being fixated on a specific Bra size. You said you requested a 32B, but cup size vary widely among different manufacturers. I've been specializing in Breast Surgery for a quarter century and I have placed over 8,000 implants. 285cc is a fairly conservative size. Your BWD being 11 cm, so in my experience, with certain manufacturers (Victoria Secret notoriously) your size might be 32C once the swelling has subsided. Again don't get hung up on specific cup size. It's all about body proportions and personal preferences. I have really appreciated the sizers that the implant manufactures provide. We have our patients spend a lot of time trying various volumes during their consultation and then again on their pre-op visit, I let them decide (as long as they are reasonable) and have had very little need to upsize or downsize post op. Prior to the sizers (1994-2012) our revision rate for upsize was 2.3% and downsize was 1.2%. See the reference page below (purple chart). Since the use of pre-op sizers our revision for size is virtually non-existant. The only changes in volume I do are for patients that I have done years earlier and have gained or lost weight, had children or other causes of significant breast size change from the original post-augment size. In any case, no change in size should be done for at least 6 months, and preferably a year. There is still residual inflammation early on and it could be disastrous to attempt to do so. So don't let anybody change the size before this time. Best of Luck Alice! You will love them once the swelling has gone down! Take a deep breath and step away from the mirror :) JP Riou MD FACS Yale-Trained Plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery
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November 3, 2018
Answer: Does size decrease as the swelling goes down? Does size decrease as the swelling goes down?Thank you very much for this very important question. Swelling after breast Augmentation can make the breast appear slightly Fuller. I find however, that swelling contributed very little to the actual size that is achieved when all healing is completed.In fact, I have Observed that as the swelling goes away and the patient enters the drop and fluff stage of breast augmentation healing, that breast size actually gets bigger. Please make sure that you use your plastic surgeon as a resource to guide you in your postoperative breast augmentation experience!Wishing you a wonderful recovery for the rest of your experience, Dr. Aldo
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November 3, 2018
Answer: Does size decrease as the swelling goes down? Does size decrease as the swelling goes down?Thank you very much for this very important question. Swelling after breast Augmentation can make the breast appear slightly Fuller. I find however, that swelling contributed very little to the actual size that is achieved when all healing is completed.In fact, I have Observed that as the swelling goes away and the patient enters the drop and fluff stage of breast augmentation healing, that breast size actually gets bigger. Please make sure that you use your plastic surgeon as a resource to guide you in your postoperative breast augmentation experience!Wishing you a wonderful recovery for the rest of your experience, Dr. Aldo
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Decrease In Size After Swelling Subsides It is very soon after your surgery and you are likely to be quite a bit swollen. The size should decrease some and as your breasts heal, the tissues adapt and relax, the appearance of your breasts is likely to improve to your liking. You should wait about 6 months if you are to consider a revision. Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Decrease In Size After Swelling Subsides It is very soon after your surgery and you are likely to be quite a bit swollen. The size should decrease some and as your breasts heal, the tissues adapt and relax, the appearance of your breasts is likely to improve to your liking. You should wait about 6 months if you are to consider a revision. Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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