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.
Answer: Breast Implants / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Fat Transfer/ Cohesive Gel Implants / Silicone Implants / Revision Breast Surgery 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
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Answer: Breast Implants / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Fat Transfer/ Cohesive Gel Implants / Silicone Implants / Revision Breast Surgery 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
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May 29, 2016
Answer: Concerns after breast surgery… 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.
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May 29, 2016
Answer: Concerns after breast surgery… 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.
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Answer: Hold tight for your BA to "drop and fluff" 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.
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Answer: Hold tight for your BA to "drop and fluff" 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.
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May 31, 2016
Answer: Size 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
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May 31, 2016
Answer: Size 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
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May 30, 2016
Answer: Size 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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May 30, 2016
Answer: Size 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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