2 weeks post op, will my boobs get smaller? (Photo)

Question

I got 275ccs because I wanted a natural, conservative look. These feel huge and I am so disheartened. Do they look this big because of swelling? Will it go down? The first picture is me two weeks post op. The second is my pre op.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! You're still very early in the healing process and are still having some swelling. Give your body some time to heal, about 3-4 months. They will begin to look better and better each day. Good luck and congratulations again!

Ira H. Rex III, MD · Answer

I would not expect your breast size to change much at this point, but you will have a dramatic change in shape. This may produce more natural breast you are looking for.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your surgery. You're two weeks out from surgery, so your breasts will continue to change noticeably over the next month and then again over the following five months. I don't think that they will get smaller, and in fact I think that they will get a little bigger. However, as they get larger the shape will change for the better. Implants tend to move too high after surgery and this gives an unnaturally full appearance of the top of the breasts. After surgery it's normal to feel uncomfortable with the way your breasts look. As your implants settle you lose the exaggerated fullness at the top and get more naturally appearing fullness at the bottom. Be patient with the healing process and as your implants settle I think you'll start loving your new look. Congratulations again and if you have specific questions make sure to reach out to your surgeon. Your surgeon should be happy to answer questions as they arise.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear once.ette.FXD,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 2 weeks  post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Daniel Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your post and photos.  You are most definitely still quite swollen and your implants are sitting up high on your chest.  As your swelling resolves and the implants settle over the next 2-3 months, you should begin to be much happier with your breast shape and size.  If you continue to have concerns, the best person to address them with would be your surgeon.Best wishes during your recovery!Daniel Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsMember American Society of  Plastic SurgeonsCastle Connolly Top DocReal Self Top 500

Nicholas A. Flugstad, MD · Answer

In general, swelling resolving and "dropping" of implants will allow them to appear a bit smaller after you heal. Follow up closely with your surgeon for post op instructions and care.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and to adjust to your new size.  If you used external sizers and was delighted with the look of the 250 cc sizer, you will be delighted as you heal and settle.  Implants need to drop and when they do, your upper poles will have a more natural look and the lower poles will fill in and your nipples will ascend.  So be patient and give it time and if you truly sized accurately, you will be happy.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Congratulations on your breast augmentation.  Your very early in recovery and it is quite normal to be concerned at this early stage.  It takes at least 6 weeks and often 8-12 weeks for the implants to reach their final position.  My suspicion is that once your implants drop into position you have a beautiful result.  The 275 cc implant is in excellent natural size  for most patients.

2 weeks post op, will my boobs get smaller? (Photo)

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