I had my breast augmentation March 23 and am 3 weeks post op. I feel as if my breast are too small. My surgeon is confident that I will like the size in 3-4 months but I'm looking at the implants and they seem smaller than I wanted. I currently am 325/400 cc and he says that if we revise he can fill my currents to 410/480 but I don't know if that will make a true difference. I've attached my breast vs my desired outcome
April 19, 2016
Answer: Will 80 cc's increase make a drastic change in size? Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your appearance looks typical at this stage and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks to months as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Usually, final results will be seen 4-6 months postop, especially with the apparent lift that you had done on one breast. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. It is not uncommon for one breast to settle more quickly than the other due to swelling, dissection, or muscle tightness. A surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and exchange/revision. It sounds as if you have saline implants. I doubt 80cc will likely make a very appreciable difference and consideration for a higher profile implant will likely be needed to meet your goals. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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April 19, 2016
Answer: Will 80 cc's increase make a drastic change in size? Hello! Thank you for your question! You are still early post-procedure. Your appearance looks typical at this stage and will continue to improve as the swelling subsides and the implants continue to settle into their desired position. This usually proceeds over the next several weeks to months as the lower pole skin/breast stretches to accommodate the implants. Usually, final results will be seen 4-6 months postop, especially with the apparent lift that you had done on one breast. Follow-up closely with your surgeon for additional restrictions/instructions and the potential use of bras/garments or massage that may encourage the implant to settle appropriately. It is not uncommon for one breast to settle more quickly than the other due to swelling, dissection, or muscle tightness. A surgical procedure may be necessary to further open the pocket and exchange/revision. It sounds as if you have saline implants. I doubt 80cc will likely make a very appreciable difference and consideration for a higher profile implant will likely be needed to meet your goals. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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April 19, 2016
Answer: Breast implant selection Thank you for sharing. You appear to be doing well at this juncture. Breast implants have different effects on the envelope and not all tissues can readily handle very larger volumes without other issues developing (potential for thinning, bottoming out, and overstretching). See your PS to discuss your options. Best wishes.
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April 19, 2016
Answer: Breast implant selection Thank you for sharing. You appear to be doing well at this juncture. Breast implants have different effects on the envelope and not all tissues can readily handle very larger volumes without other issues developing (potential for thinning, bottoming out, and overstretching). See your PS to discuss your options. Best wishes.
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