In Breast Augmentation, Does Size Decrease As the Swelling Goes Down?

February 21, 2012
Asked By:Alice87

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?

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November 23, 2021

Answer: Too big, too tight, too high, tot swollen after breast augmentation surgery.

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Adam Tattelbaum, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 23, 2021

Answer: Too big, too tight, too high, tot swollen after breast augmentation surgery.

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December 18, 2024

Answer: the swelling significantly diminishes within the first few months

Aaron Gilson, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 18, 2024

Answer: the swelling significantly diminishes within the first few months

Aaron Gilson, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2018

Answer: Early post op

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Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2018

Answer: Early post op

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November 23, 2021

Answer: Too big early post op

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Jean-Pierre Riou, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2021

Answer: Too big early post op

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Jean-Pierre Riou, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2018

Answer: Does size decrease as the swelling goes down?

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Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2018

Answer: Does size decrease as the swelling goes down?

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Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 1, 2018

Answer: Decrease In Size After Swelling Subsides

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November 1, 2018

Answer: Decrease In Size After Swelling Subsides

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