Unhappy with 400cc Implants Post Op 10 Weeks. What To Do?

I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment after breast augmentation surgery.

Given that it is still very early after your surgery, it will be in your best interest to wait several months before evaluating the end results. I ask my patients to wait 6 months to one year to evaluate the results of last augmentation.

Prior to breast augmentation surgery (and possibly revisionary breast augmentation surgery in your case) it is critical for patients to communicate their goals clearly with their plastic surgeons. This communication process should be “fine tuned” to the point where both patient and surgeon feel comfortable that they understand what the patient is trying to achieve.

In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “bigger”  etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.

In some cases, after this communication process, it may be necessary to inform the patient that their goals are not achievable and/or safe given their body type and/or other considerations.

I would suggest that you wait several months, continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon, and communicate your concerns/goals in a calm, non accusatory fashion.

Best wishes.

 

I'm sorry to hear that you're disappointed in your size.  Unfortunately, you're not alone.  A significant proportion of women wish they had gone bigger shortly after surgery.

I would encourage you to speak with your plastic surgeon and share your concerns.  He or she can give you an accurate measurement of cup size. I would also recommend you give a little bit more time to let the implant settle.  A high profile implant takes longer to see its full projection particularly in a slender person. If you do decide to go larger giving time for this first set of implants to stretch the pocket will make it  easier.

In a slender person such as yourself going bigger can have some negative consequences such as thinning the skin or looking unnatural.  These can lead to problems in the future. Your surgeon can give you a guidance here as well.

Many surgeons have a plan and policy in place for patients who wish to change their size.  This is something you may wish to look into.

 

Good luck.