10 weeks post op with my 400cc silicone high profile implants, and I am unhappy with their size. They are MUCH smaller than I wanted them to be, I am 5'1, 120lbs. After looking at other people with 400cc high profile silicone implants, I'm starting to wonder if that's really what mine are! I am only measuring a B cup, I was an A before surgery. Although they are "fuller" they are not really "bigger". I don't know what to do, they are just not what I expected for $7000, I thought I'd be happier.
September 28, 2017
Answer: Too small 10 weeks out?
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.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Too small 10 weeks out?
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.
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Answer: Unhappy with my breast implant size Hi and thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear you didn't get what you wanted. My suggestion is to give it time. As your skin envelope stretches out over the next few months your breasts will continue to change. Sometimes patients initially feel like their implants are too small or too big, but by month 6 they are really happy. Make sure you share your concerns with your surgeon. If you still feel like they are too small after 4-5 more months, you can always change to a larger size as long as you have enough skin to do so. It's a very quick and easy procedure. Best of luck to you. Dr West
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Answer: Unhappy with my breast implant size Hi and thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear you didn't get what you wanted. My suggestion is to give it time. As your skin envelope stretches out over the next few months your breasts will continue to change. Sometimes patients initially feel like their implants are too small or too big, but by month 6 they are really happy. Make sure you share your concerns with your surgeon. If you still feel like they are too small after 4-5 more months, you can always change to a larger size as long as you have enough skin to do so. It's a very quick and easy procedure. Best of luck to you. Dr West
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