Will implants get smaller as they settle?

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I had 300cc unders 4 weeks ago I'm 135lbs 5'9 and wanted a conservative natural looking breast augmentation. My surgeon suggested a 300cc moderate profile saline implant to take me from a b cup to a c cup, we talked about me wishing to be a small c. I'm currently a 32d with most bra manufactures and 32dd with victorias secret that I know size bigger. My implants still have a lot of settling to do, but will they get smaller or appear smaller when they drop?

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi,Overall I hope you like the "new you."  Yes things will soften, drop and change in shape over time.  Most of all, swelling will resolve and volume will decrease. One study with MRI's of the breasts showed these changes occur up to 6 months.  Great answer below.....avoid focusing too much on cup sizes, as this can be upsetting.   All the best, Dr. Joe

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after breast augmentation surgery. You should be aware that it is not unusual for patients to feel that they are “too small” or “too big”,   early on after breast augmentation surgery.  Most patients who feel this way early on,  ultimately are pleased with the results of surgery in the longer term.
 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 physically and psychologically adapt to their new body image. Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon; time and patience will be your best friends. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed.

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

At four weeks post op, MOST of your swelling should be gone.  They will not become smaller when they settle and they will not appear smaller.  They will obviously not appear as high on your chest. The superior pole fullness will decrease and the bottom of the breast will fill out more.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery! At 4 weeks post-op, you are still most likely swollen and yes, your implants need to settle.  Once they settle, they will soften and the shape will fill out more toward the bottom of your breasts.  Some patients feel smaller at that point but no your actual implants do not get smaller.  Give it some time and re-evaluate after about 3-6 months.  ac

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

Your breast implants will settle and appear more natural over time. The swelling from surgery takes several months to disappear. Most importantly, assess your breasts based on what they look like, not on the cup size described to you by Victorias secret.

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