Does 50cc to 75cc make a noticeable difference? (photo)

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I’m very disappointed in my 175cc implants and had my 3 week follow today. My PS was so lovely and said he just wants me to be happy and will change them. However, I’m very confused about the testers. 175cc seemed perfect but once inside they appeared much smaller. I still want to be natural and don’t know how much to increase. I loved my breasts 2 weeks post op when they were swollen

Alfred Sofer, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. In general, I tell my patients it can take 3-6 months before the implants have fully dropped and taken final shape. If after this amount of time, speak with your board certified plastic surgeon about your concern. Best of luck to you.

Nicholas Husni, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

You are still early in the healing process, but if you liked them better when they were swollen, you might wind up deciding to go bigger by 100cc or so.  The sizers (although the same volume as the actual implant) always stick out more than the actual final result, as the surgically placed implant will be somewhat masked by breast tissue and or muscle when it is placed inside the patient.  Be patient, and best of luck to you!

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and photograph. Based on your photograph, it appears that you have a nice early result although the size may not be what you wanted. I would definitely let things settle down further before making any decision about increasing the size of your implants. That being said, a 175 mL implant is a small implant for an augmentation.  Our average size implant for an augmentation is approximately 370 mL.  It is not uncommon to have the him pants a pair smaller ones they are inside your body compared to when you tried them on in the office. This is why we typically say to go up one size compared to what you like in the office due to the fact that the implants usually will appear somewhat smaller inside your body compared to a sizing bra in the office.  Always discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and I’m sure the two of you will get to the results that you desire. I wish you all the best!

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

I usually go 125 to 150 cc / breast higher to make a significant difference. You are so early. Give yourself at least 3 weeks with your new implants before you make a decision to re do the surgery.

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry you're not happy with the final size of your breasts. I usually tell patients that they need to increase the size by at least 100cc to see a noticeable difference. Each 150-175cc correlates with about one cup size. Unfortunately the often used system of stuffing breast implants into your bra, just isn't an accurate method of sizing. I use 3D imaging in my office to show my patients what their breasts will look like after surgery. The first part is figuring how much bigger you want to be, then working with your surgeon to find an implant which reaches that goal.Best,~Dr. Sieber

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