4'11, 94LBS - post-op 275cc Mentor mod + desired cup size goal question? (Photos)

Question

I had my ba couple days ago and initially thought my boobs were small post op. They are submuscular and I'm wondering if in your experience if you could give me some hope that similar patients turned out a small C. Which is what I hoped for and right now it seems like I'm a large B and I know I'm swollen and afraid I'll get even smaller. any advice or guidance is appreciated.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are very early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you at this time. Then reassess final result at 6 months.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation/lifting procedure.
You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too small.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. There are both physiological and “psychological” reasons to wait on having revisionary surgery. 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 my opinion, the "drop and fluff” phenomenon does hold some validity; as breast implants “settle”, many patients feel that their breasts actually look larger. Although online consultants cannot predict whether or not you will be pleased with the long-term outlook, of the procedure performed, it is safe to predict that the breasts will change. 
In your case, I would suggest continued patience.  
Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term, regardless of specific cup size achieved.

Lavinia K. Chong, MD · Answer

Realize it's a nerve wracking time for you, but I'd recommend you reserve judgment for a minimum of 3 months, as your early post-op pics look great.  As you get closer to 90 days, the stiffness of the chest muscle will relax, creating a more mobile and fuller breast.  The Moderate Plus implants used have created a pleasing "cleavage", anything wider might have produced a symmastia or "uniboob".  For your petite frame, I am reasonably confident that you will be rewarded with a small C.  Patience.

Milind K. Ambe, MD · Answer

I would say it is too soon for you to really get your accurate cup size. It will take closer to 3 months most likely for you to get accurate cup size.  Best of luck to you

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and don't focus on cup size but how your breasts look to you.  In several months you will be best able to evaluate whether you are happy with your chosen volume.  So be patient!Dr Corbin

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