Hi there - I am wondering when patients know their final bra size after having primary breast augmentation (implants)? I've read that it is typically 3 months or more, but how much does the size typically change between month 1 post-opp and month 3 post-opp? Is it typically an entire bra size?
Answer: Three to six months Typically most swelling or edema decreases by 3 to 6 months following the procedure. This can vary based on the type of augmentation performed, your healing, activity, and your anatomy. Each patient heals differently, hence the range. Sometimes the amount of swelling can be significant, though decreases gradually overtime. You should be safe by 6 months to shop for bras as early on you may find other bras more comfortable during your healing phase.
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Answer: Three to six months Typically most swelling or edema decreases by 3 to 6 months following the procedure. This can vary based on the type of augmentation performed, your healing, activity, and your anatomy. Each patient heals differently, hence the range. Sometimes the amount of swelling can be significant, though decreases gradually overtime. You should be safe by 6 months to shop for bras as early on you may find other bras more comfortable during your healing phase.
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June 5, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation Hi & thanks for your question!
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June 5, 2023
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November 28, 2022
Answer: At least 3 months The swelling that occurs in her breast tissues after any surgery can take between 3 and 6 months to Heel to imperceptible amount. The reason for this is simply the length of time that wounds take to fully heal. Most of her swelling is likely gone in the first few weeks but there can be residual swelling And asymmetries because of differences in swelling from one side to another they can last beyond 3 months. Typically between 1 month in 3 months the amount of swelling that subsides his not going to be a full bra size, however you may notice changes in the comfort of 1 bra size or bra brand versus another between those dates
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November 28, 2022
Answer: At least 3 months The swelling that occurs in her breast tissues after any surgery can take between 3 and 6 months to Heel to imperceptible amount. The reason for this is simply the length of time that wounds take to fully heal. Most of her swelling is likely gone in the first few weeks but there can be residual swelling And asymmetries because of differences in swelling from one side to another they can last beyond 3 months. Typically between 1 month in 3 months the amount of swelling that subsides his not going to be a full bra size, however you may notice changes in the comfort of 1 bra size or bra brand versus another between those dates
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November 6, 2022
Answer: Breast Augmentation Sizing Thank you for your question.
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November 6, 2022
Answer: Breast Augmentation Sizing Thank you for your question.
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October 26, 2022
Answer: There is minimal volume change after a breast augmentation. For a standard, uncomplicated breast augmentation there is usually very little swelling of the breast afterward. There may be a slight change but not nearly a cup size. What does change is the implant position which tends to settle slightly downward and slightly laterally overtime. Some people interpret this as a loss of volume because they lose some of the fullness in the upper pole of the breast. I would think you’d be very close to knowing exactly what bra size you would need to have approximately one month after the surgery. Best wishes.
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October 26, 2022
Answer: There is minimal volume change after a breast augmentation. For a standard, uncomplicated breast augmentation there is usually very little swelling of the breast afterward. There may be a slight change but not nearly a cup size. What does change is the implant position which tends to settle slightly downward and slightly laterally overtime. Some people interpret this as a loss of volume because they lose some of the fullness in the upper pole of the breast. I would think you’d be very close to knowing exactly what bra size you would need to have approximately one month after the surgery. Best wishes.
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