I have just had breast surgery and got 375cc high profile implants. How much do they drop and does that make them bigger?

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Will They look bigger as they drop Because I told my surgen tht I wonted to be big but I feel as if there to small and spent so much money and didn't get what I wonted

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear that you are disappointed in your size. I would encourage you to speak with your surgeon. Your breasts will change as they drop, but whether or not that will resolve your issues is impossible to say without seeing you in person. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

You won't see your final results from breast augmentation for a few MONTHS.Therefore, please don't make any judgments about your size or shape yet!With time your implants will settle into place and your breast shape will change considerably!Be patient, and with time you'll likely be very happy with your results.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello Thank you for your question. When did you have your surgery? It sounds like you are in the beginning stages of your recovery. Try to be patient and allow your breast implants to settle; typically its within 3-6 months. In the preliminary stages of recovery everything is stretching an expanding. It s too early to assess your size. Best regards

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank
you for the question.  You are still in
the post operation recovery stage.  It usually takes about 8-12
weeks for the wounds to heal and around 4-6 months for the implants to fully
settle. Best to give it time before judging the final result although it would most probably not get any bigger.  It would always be best to visit
your board-certified plastic surgeon and get a full assessment for your
concerns.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael
Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

Giovanna Ghafoori, MD · Answer

Hi, Avana Bunker. Achieving the perfect size following BA is one of the most difficult feats.  And so many factors are at play -- tissue quality and thickness; existing breast volume; the skin's tightness, looseness, or excess; the breast's shape, the breast's length; the breast's width; breast position; nipple position; presence of sagging; placement of the implant under or over the muscle; the implant profile and type; intra-operative or post-operative complications; development of constrictions or contracture during the hesling phase; etc., to name a few. I cannot comment on the appropriateness of the implant size or style without benefit of photographs, measurements, and physical exam.  But generally, dropping of the implants will not make the implants appear larger, unless the implants are being constricted and compressed in their elevated position. Also, generally, the breasts appear larger early after surgery due to swelling, and they will appear smaller as the swelling subsides. This change can also be a source of concern and possible dissatisfaction for patients. I call it the "OMG! I'm not going to be this big, am I?......Oh, no! I've decided I like them now -- they're not going to get smaller are they?"  Whether the implants settle or not will also depend on many variables, including the breast and skin characteristics before surgery, the surgical technique, the healing response following surgery, and the care of the implants following surgery. While patients may not want the implant to "drop," and it is possible for the implants to drop excessively and compromise the results, implant settling is usually desireable and will help ensure that the implant stays softer, mobile, and more natural looking, as well as reducing difficulties obtaining future mammograms. Realizing your final result from a BA takes many months. Best of luck, and I hope your final results end up being to your satisfaction!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, Thanks for your question, I recommend to have a close comunication with your surgeon, and I also recommend to go visit him because he will have the best answer for you, Best wishes :)

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Always best to have in person discussions with your chosen surgeon concerning these serious postop issues..Without a posted postop photo very hard to advise...

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure.  I routinely ask my patients to wait at least 3-6 months before evaluating the end results of the breast augmentation surgery. This waiting time allows patients to (usually) physically and psychologically adapt to the new body image. It may take this period of time for the breast to soften and for the breast implants to settle ("drop and fluff").

From the physiological standpoint, it takes many months ( and even up to one year) to see the final results of surgery. factors such as swelling, tissue contraction, skin redraping, implant shifting etc. come into play.  
From the psychological standpoint, patients undergo an “adaptation period" during which time they get used to the changes that the surgical procedure has brought about. Severe emotional swings can also occur after any type of surgical procedure.
In your case, I would suggest continued patience and continued close follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.

I have just had breast surgery and got 375cc high profile implants. How much do they drop and does that make them bigger?

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