Direct to Implants seem too large

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Anonymous
Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
edited December 2016 in Surgery - Before, During, and After
Direct to Implants seem too large
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  • reneeCA
    reneeCA Member Posts: 45
    edited December 2016

    I just had a BMX on 11/23. I was a C cup with mild droop from breastfeeding and really wanted to go smaller, was not concerned wit lateral scars and so I chose the 1 stage reconstruction to avoid TE and 2nd surgery. I had to go to many PS in LA to find someone who "got it" that I wanted A/small B cups. I am 10 days post-surgery and very concerned that I am too large. PS said he used teardrop shaped 250ccs but I think I still look like a C. I am small build 5/10", 125 lbs and narrow build. Anybody else had small Direct to Implants? And how long do they take to settle into their permanent size? Much thx

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  • OrcaPorkka
    OrcaPorkka Member Posts: 61
    edited December 2016

    it is still early - there may still be some swelling. I have heard 6 weeks-6 months to see your "final" result

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited December 2016

    Hi there. I had direct to implant reconstruction with my BMX. IMO it takes a full year to really see what the end result it. It's way too early to tell right now. Good luck and keep us posted.

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  • ravzari
    ravzari Member Posts: 277
    edited December 2016

    Like others have said, due to swelling, it can take 6 months to a year to see your final results, so you'll just have to be patient for the swelling to fully resolve and let you see the end result.

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  • reneeCA
    reneeCA Member Posts: 45
    edited December 2016

    Thanks! I did read elsewhere that direct to implant can seem very high on the chest for weeks to months. Do you know the ccs of your DTI?

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited December 2016

    sorry can't remember. I was really never concerned about the cc's because I was a DD prior to surgery and the PS told me the biggest I could be with this type of reconstruction was a full C. I decided to go ahead because like you I wanted to avoid the TEs, fills and second surgery. It did take me almost a year to adjust to the smaller size though. I know its hard but try to be patient. Good luck and keep us posted....

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