I have had my saline implants for nearly 2 weeks. I feel like one implant is bigger than the other (fuller). Is it easy for my doctor to go back in and add more saline? I wasn't impressed with the size I am; I thought I'd be bigger.
Answer: While this is possible, you should wait a few months It is technically possible to add more saline to a breast implant, but there are a couple of things to consider: 1) It's important to wait a few months to allow everything to settle and heal properly before consider another operation of any kind, even just adding more saline to the implant(s) 2) Adding more saline may not necessarily get you the amount of fullness you want, and so you may need one or both implants replaced. I would give your body some time to heal properly, let all the swelling go down, and then sit down with your surgeon and put a plan together that works for you. Good luck, Dr. Salemy
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Answer: While this is possible, you should wait a few months It is technically possible to add more saline to a breast implant, but there are a couple of things to consider: 1) It's important to wait a few months to allow everything to settle and heal properly before consider another operation of any kind, even just adding more saline to the implant(s) 2) Adding more saline may not necessarily get you the amount of fullness you want, and so you may need one or both implants replaced. I would give your body some time to heal properly, let all the swelling go down, and then sit down with your surgeon and put a plan together that works for you. Good luck, Dr. Salemy
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Answer: Implants have a recommended fill range First of all, you are very early post op. You will see changes over the next few weeks and months as the swelling resolves and the implants and tissues settle. The worst thing would be to rush in to more surgery before allowing time for recovery from your first surgery. Second, saline implants have a recommended fill range. So, if you want a different size, you will likely need a different implant. You have to remember that this is surgery. Even though the advances in plastic surgery and anesthesia make surgery very safe and comfortable, you are still talking about surgery and there are inherent risks that cannot be discounted. Think carefully before undergoing another operation. Good luck.
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Answer: Implants have a recommended fill range First of all, you are very early post op. You will see changes over the next few weeks and months as the swelling resolves and the implants and tissues settle. The worst thing would be to rush in to more surgery before allowing time for recovery from your first surgery. Second, saline implants have a recommended fill range. So, if you want a different size, you will likely need a different implant. You have to remember that this is surgery. Even though the advances in plastic surgery and anesthesia make surgery very safe and comfortable, you are still talking about surgery and there are inherent risks that cannot be discounted. Think carefully before undergoing another operation. Good luck.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Topping off implants Discuss your concerns with your surgeon for several reasons: 1) He may have filled the implants differently to complensate for size differences in the breasts. 2) Alternatively, different breast shapes or sizes may contribute to the percieved differences in the implant. 3) A fluid collection could also be responsible. If you are unhappy with your breast size now, they will only get smaller, once the swelling has resolved. It is unlikely that filling your implants within their recommended range will achieve your goal of larger breasts based on my experiences with implant removal and replacement. I have found, as a general rule of thumb, that when patients desire larger implants they have typically requested implants that are 50% larger than there current size. Volumes less than this tend to generate the response: " I thought they would be larger". For example if you currently have a 325 implant, it may be filled up to 375. Filling it beyond the recommended range results in scalloping of the implant. I would advise the patient who is requesting a larger implant to consider a 450-475 taking into account the anatomical limitations of their soft tissue envelope and base diameter of the breast.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Topping off implants Discuss your concerns with your surgeon for several reasons: 1) He may have filled the implants differently to complensate for size differences in the breasts. 2) Alternatively, different breast shapes or sizes may contribute to the percieved differences in the implant. 3) A fluid collection could also be responsible. If you are unhappy with your breast size now, they will only get smaller, once the swelling has resolved. It is unlikely that filling your implants within their recommended range will achieve your goal of larger breasts based on my experiences with implant removal and replacement. I have found, as a general rule of thumb, that when patients desire larger implants they have typically requested implants that are 50% larger than there current size. Volumes less than this tend to generate the response: " I thought they would be larger". For example if you currently have a 325 implant, it may be filled up to 375. Filling it beyond the recommended range results in scalloping of the implant. I would advise the patient who is requesting a larger implant to consider a 450-475 taking into account the anatomical limitations of their soft tissue envelope and base diameter of the breast.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Possibly Hi there- It really is too early to make an assessment of your outcome, as the result will be evolving over the next few weeks... Try to be patient and not judge the outcome or your level of satisfaction until then. If that time goes by and you still think you would like some adjustment, whether or not it is possible without new implants will depend on the capacity of your implants, and how much larger you would like to be. All saline implants have a range within which the can be filled... say for example you have implants that can acceptably be filled to between 300 and 350cc... If at the time of your surgery, your surgeon filled them to 350cc, then increasing the volume of your implants would require a new implant... but if they are filled to 325cc, you may have a little "wiggle room".... Most surgeons over-fill saline implants to prevent visibility and wrinkling, and to improve longevity, but it may be an option for you. Be patient, then discuss your goals with your surgeon.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Possibly Hi there- It really is too early to make an assessment of your outcome, as the result will be evolving over the next few weeks... Try to be patient and not judge the outcome or your level of satisfaction until then. If that time goes by and you still think you would like some adjustment, whether or not it is possible without new implants will depend on the capacity of your implants, and how much larger you would like to be. All saline implants have a range within which the can be filled... say for example you have implants that can acceptably be filled to between 300 and 350cc... If at the time of your surgery, your surgeon filled them to 350cc, then increasing the volume of your implants would require a new implant... but if they are filled to 325cc, you may have a little "wiggle room".... Most surgeons over-fill saline implants to prevent visibility and wrinkling, and to improve longevity, but it may be an option for you. Be patient, then discuss your goals with your surgeon.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Adding more volume to saline implants Thanks for the question. It is too early to judge small issues with symmetry and position. There is likely considerable swelling at the two week point. 2 months will give you a better picture of where you will be in terms of size, shape and symmetry. Adding additional volume requires replacing the implant in most cases. (There is a specialized implant that is more commonly used for reconstruction that has a port that you can add or remove fluid from that is remotely located from the imlpant - it is unlikely you have this implant). I hope this helps.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Adding more volume to saline implants Thanks for the question. It is too early to judge small issues with symmetry and position. There is likely considerable swelling at the two week point. 2 months will give you a better picture of where you will be in terms of size, shape and symmetry. Adding additional volume requires replacing the implant in most cases. (There is a specialized implant that is more commonly used for reconstruction that has a port that you can add or remove fluid from that is remotely located from the imlpant - it is unlikely you have this implant). I hope this helps.
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