Why do my breasts keep growing after augmentation? Is this normal? I had 375cc put under the muscle late November of last year.

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I had 375cc put under the muscle late November of last year. When I first got out of surgery my breasts were very tight but didn't look that much bigger. Now they have dropped some (left is still a big high - normal?) and but they keep getting larger. I was told that they would be largest with the swelling after the surgery. I am worried they will continue to grow and I'll look fat/top heavy/disproportionate. Why is this happening. Please help

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Increased breast size is common with weight gain, pregnancy and/or breast feeding.  Best to follow up with your primary care physician to discuss your particular circumstances.  Good luck.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns but way too early to worry. Your body needs time to heal and adapt to the implants. The skin and muscle over the implants must stretch a bit to allow the implants to settle into their final position. While your appearance will improve fairly quickly, don't expect to see your final result for at least 6 months after surgery. Good Luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Would advise you to wait six months before evaluating final results.  It's not unusual for the breasts to appear as though they are larger at times than at others. However, the implant does not change in size.  Once the implant "fluffs" it may stick out more.  By the end of February 2018, the swelling should subside.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the great question. As long as your weight has remained stable, your breasts should not be growing, but their shape might be changing. Some women do notice that as the implants drop it seems like the breasts are growing. This process usually takes about 3-6 months before the implants are in their final resting position. Give it some more time as things should continue to improve. Best,~Dr. Sieber

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

That seems odd to me. Unless fluid is collecting around the implant in the space that it was placed, there is no other way that the absolute volume of the breast can be  increased. As the tissues overlying the implants often, it may appear that the breats implant sticks out away from the chest wall more. This should stabilize in a few weeks. If you feel like you're still getting larger, especially if one more than the other, you might want to go back and see your plastic surgeon.

Why do my breasts keep growing after augmentation? Is this normal? I had 375cc put under the muscle late November of last year.

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