After my first BA, it took a full 3 months for my round mod+ 325 cc sientra implants to settle in. I plan to downsize by about 100 cc to anatomicals. What kind of recovery can I expect? I've heard that it doesn't take as long for things to settle after the second operation. Might I have a good idea of my results after 2 weeks or so?
November 19, 2015
Answer: Breast Revision with Anatomical Implants Most patients would agree that the recovery with breast revision surgery is generally much faster and less uncomfortable that the first surgery. This is all assuming that the same pocket is used. If the implants were placed in a subglandular position and now they are being placed in a submuscular position, then this may not be true.My experience is that with the textured anatomical implants, there tends to be a bit more swelling than the smooth round implants, therefore it may take a bit longer before all the swelling is gone. However, with anatomic implants there is minimal "settling in" as there is with the smooth round implants.Hope that helps, good luck.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Breast Revision with Anatomical Implants Most patients would agree that the recovery with breast revision surgery is generally much faster and less uncomfortable that the first surgery. This is all assuming that the same pocket is used. If the implants were placed in a subglandular position and now they are being placed in a submuscular position, then this may not be true.My experience is that with the textured anatomical implants, there tends to be a bit more swelling than the smooth round implants, therefore it may take a bit longer before all the swelling is gone. However, with anatomic implants there is minimal "settling in" as there is with the smooth round implants.Hope that helps, good luck.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Changing implant shape Faster recovery is associated with revision type surgery in most cases.You are changing from a round to anatomical shaped breast implants. They may settle faster but textured implants require tissue adherence to maintain position. Follow you surgeon's care.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Changing implant shape Faster recovery is associated with revision type surgery in most cases.You are changing from a round to anatomical shaped breast implants. They may settle faster but textured implants require tissue adherence to maintain position. Follow you surgeon's care.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi
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