Feeling too big.
Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. I am sorry however to hear about the anxiety you are experiencing. It may help you to know that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too small. The vast majority of these patients who are initially quite emotional end up being very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.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. 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 (don't be surprised if you end up very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed). Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.Best wishes.
Hi - 6 days is very early post op. You don't appear to have huge amounts of swelling, but the tissues will definitely still be tight & getting used to the implants. It will take a full 6 weeks or more to get your final result, which I think till be excellent. All the best
