SRM 345/375cc AA cup to A? Will my implants look larger over time? Feeling so small! (Photo)

Question

I recently received SRM 345L 375R and started at a AA Cup. I requested a full C look. And wanted a noticeable change. 4 days post op and an A. I look pre-op with cutlets.they look ok-ish swollen, of course I've read that this is the largest they will look. I feel I wasted so much money to get nothing from it. I feel like crying. I am considering canceling my post op. I don't think I can walk in there without crying. Is there anyway I'll make a C cup? Or am I forever doomed to the dreaded A cup?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

There is no need to cry. You are still in the infancy of your recovery. You can expect your breasts to change daily over the next 3-6 months as they fully heal and drop/settle. Based on your photos, your results look excellent. Try not to focus on a cup size as it is not a true indicator of breast volume, but more on your new look. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Sorry you are feeling upset with your result so far.  You still do have swelling, and the final result cannot be judged until the implants settle.  However, as others have said, you will be larger than your original size.  If after everything heals, you are unhappy with the look and size, you can always upsize.  Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concerns.  Healing is a process and does take time and patience.  All the best

Anthony Deboni, MD · Answer

Sorry that you are feeling anxious.  As others have said, it is far too early to make any final assessments on your result and size.  Based on your photos, I think that you have an excellent early result, and you will most certainly be larger than an A. Your implants look appropriate for your chest size.  Your appearance will definitely change as you heal and the implants "drop".  Many of my patients feel that they appear rounder and larger as they heal. I encourage you to keep your post op and discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  Best Regards.

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

I think all is not lost. You are very, very early in the healing process and it looks like you have a very nice early result from your surgery. While your breasts will not change much in size over the next several months, I think they may change a bit in shape giving you an even nicer result. If after all the healing is done and you are still not happy with the size, you should talk to your PS about possibly doing a size change. Based on the photos, it looks like you could accommodate larger implants down the road. I would definitely follow up with your PS as he/she is the best person to get you through the early postop period. I really think you will be happy after everything settled down. Best of luck!

David A. Bottger, MD · Answer

Although you feel small, your result looks good and proportionate at 4 days post op. Shape will change somewhat in the future ,but you will not look larger. You are definitely larger than an A cup now, but it is best not to be overly concerned with bra cup sizes in that they can vary considerably from bra to bra.You should definitely make your follow appointment with your plastic surgeon and share your concerns. It's best to allow things to heal and re-evaluate in 3 to 6 months. If you are still unhappy with the size, that would be the time to change them out for larger implants. Your pockets are already created making a revision surgery typically significantly easier to recover from. Best of luck.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank
you for the question.  You are still very early in
the post operation recovery stage.  It is
not uncommon to feel pain, asymmetries,and swelling during this
period.  Breasts do also heal at different rates.  It usually takes about 8-12
weeks for the wounds to heal and around 4-6 months for the implants to fully
settle.  It would always be best to visit
your board-certified plastic surgeon and get a full assessment for your
concerns.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael
Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

You have a very nice result. I'm certain that it is a significant difference when compared to where your started. Be patient and do go for your post op appointments. Express your concerns to your surgeon. If you get through the complete healing period and still feel that your implants are too small, then you may be a candidate for a revision with larger implants.

Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

As others have stated, at 4 days post-op, it is much too early to make final judgments about your breast augmentation results.  You still have a lot of swelling, and your implants will "drop / settle" over time.  So your look is going to change.  From your photos, you look more like a B cup to me, and this will remain constant unless you gain or lose weight, or something else occurs to change the amount of breast tissue you have.  What will change is the shape, which will become softer and more natural.  This change may make your breasts appear a bit bigger.  I would also comment that your early results look quite good and that you appear to have a fairly tight breast skin envelope.  I'm not sure your breasts could have been made much bigger without creating a distorted and very "fake" appearance.  I suggest you share your concerns with your surgeon and try to be patient.  Best of luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You have a lot of swelling around the chest region. Until this goes down, you will not have a good feel for what size you will be.  Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Best to be seen in person by any boarded PSs .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SRM 345/375cc AA cup to A? Will my implants look larger over time? Feeling so small! (Photo)

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