How long do I have to wait before I can redo my breast augmentation?

Good evening!I do a lot of revisions, and the general rule is that you wait 12 weeks and then if you're still not happy once the swelling has subsided and things have settled down it is then safe to undergo a revision.I have attached a link to my Breast Augmentation Revision photo gallery for your review- hope it helps!

Thank you for your question.  I would strongly advise you to wait it out for at least 6 months.  There are often some changes that can resolve with time.  It is not uncommon for one side to be more swollen, etc.  Let your surgeon guide you through the recovery period and he or she can give you the most helpful insight into what is going on since they operated on you.  Best of luck.

HI Isbane,  I usually recommend that patients wait 8-10 months before doing  a breast augmentation revision. It usually takes this time for all the swelling to go down to adequately judge what size of implant to place, especially if the implant is large.Hope this helps.,Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers

Thanks for your question. I like for the pocket to have a minimum of 3 months to settle and to get an idea of the implant volume asymmetry. It would have to be very pronounced to go in early (3 months). With such large implant volumes any small asymmetry becomes very pronounced so this is not too uncommon. The risk in going back in to add more volume is that you will weaken the pocket and have a higher likelihood of implant malposition and asymmetry. Make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page and that your expectations will be met. Best of Luck!

It is generally recommended that you wait at least three months before any breast revisions after a breast augmentation to allow for healing and swelling to come down.

I appreciate your question.

Right now, you are early on in the post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Express your concerns to your surgeon so he/she can examine you. Then reassess final result at 6 months.







The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.





Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.







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Recommend waiting at least three months for the resolution of swelling and edema. Subsequently you should have a breast revision specialist evaluate your concerns and make a plan for your redo.

In general, it takes about three months for everything to relax and settle after a breast augmentation.  It is not unusual for the breasts to heal in different time periods, especially when you have two different sized implants in place.  The naturally smaller breast with the larger implant placed will take longer to heal than the larger breast/ smaller implant side.  Just be patient, massage the breasts 2-3 times a day, and give it a full three months to heal.  At that point, if there is still noticeable asymmetry, then that would be the time to address it with your surgeon.  I hope this helps.

Sorry to hear about your experience.  Giver yourself at least 3 months after surgery before you get a better idea about your breast appearance.  After that, you may consider breast implant revision.  Good luck.

For subtle non-technical issues then waiting 3 months is best.  If the implant was saline and there is a possible rupture or if the inframammary fold was reconstructed and there is obvious asymmetry then immediate correction is best.  The acuity of the issue is best determined by your plastic surgeon.  In general subtle differences in contour, shape, size take time for inflammation to subside.  Technical malfeasance is a separate issue.