You finally underwent breast augmentation and have been anxiously awaiting your final results. For most women, this is an exciting time, as they’re excited to flaunt their new curves and enjoy a more voluminous silhouette. However, some women may not be happy with the results of their breast augmentation and regret not getting bigger implants.
Whether you’ve just gotten breast augmentation or have had implants for years, it’s important that you’re happy with your shape after your procedure. In this blog, we’ll explore the subject of breast revision to get bigger implants, including reasons, considerations, and questions you may have.
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Table of Contents
- Reasons You Might Choose Breast Revision to Get Bigger Implants
- Do I Need Bigger Implants?
- How Long After My Initial Breast Augmentation Can I Get Bigger Implants?
- Will There Be More Scarring After Breast Revision to Get Bigger Implants?
- What Is Recovery Like After Breast Revision to Get Bigger Implants?
Reasons You Might Choose Breast Revision to Get Bigger Implants
Initial Implants Were Too Small
One of the most common reasons patients seek breast implant revision is simply because they wish they had gone larger the first time. It’s natural to want to be conservative when selecting your implant size for your breast augmentation, but once you’ve adjusted to your new look, you may realize you want more volume, or more prominent cleavage, in most cases. Revision surgery gives you the opportunity to choose a size that better aligns with the breast augmentation results you envisioned.
Volume Loss
Over time, changes in your body can affect how your breasts look—even if you have implants. Weight fluctuations, aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and implant migration can all contribute to a loss of fullness, particularly in the upper pole of your breasts. Increasing the size of your implants, along with a capsular repair known as capsulorrhaphy, can restore that lost volume and help create a more youthful breast contour.
Improved Proportions
When choosing your ideal breast size, it isn’t just about the volume, but also about how your breasts balance with the rest of your figure. If your current implants feel out of proportion with your hips, waist, or shoulders, going larger can enhance the overall harmony of your shape. Many patients choose a breast revision with bigger implants to achieve a more defined silhouette that better complements their body.
Replacing Older Implants
Breast implants are not meant to be lifetime devices. If you had your original augmentation many years ago, you may already be considering replacement. This offers the perfect opportunity to adjust your implant size at the same time. Modern implants offer a wider range of profiles and shapes, giving you increased volume that is tailored to your body type.
Do I Need Bigger Implants?
Sometimes, you may not actually need bigger implants; you just need different-shaped implants. Silicone breast implants come in a variety of shapes, diameters, and profiles, which all affect how your breasts sit on your chest. Sometimes, you may need to change from saline to silicone implants, and frequently, a capsule repair to improve any implant migration can add to what appears as increased volume, cleavage, or perkiness to the breasts.
Shape
Breast implants typically come in round or anatomical shapes. Round implants may appear larger because they provide more volume at the upper pole of the breast, thereby creating more cleavage. Anatomical implants provide more volume at the bottom pole of the breast, creating a more natural-looking slope and fullness. Dr. Paydar only offers smooth round implants since the anatomic implants have to be textured to prevent rotation and resultant poor shape, and the texturing can have other health consequences.
Diameter
The diameter of a breast implant is the width of its base. If your breast implants are wider, that means the volume is spread across a larger area of your chest. Narrower breast implants keep the volume contained in a smaller area, which may make them look larger.
Profile
The profile of a breast implant refers to how far it projects outward from your chest. The profiles Dr. Paydar offers include moderate (for natural-looking results), moderate plus (an intermediate step between moderate and high), and high (for a more dramatic appearance). Each implant company may have a different nomenclature for the profile name, but they serve the same purpose.
If you aren’t happy with the size of your implants and want to go bigger, you may be surprised to learn that the volume of the implant is fine, but you need an option with a different shape, diameter, or profile.
How Long After My Initial Breast Augmentation Can I Get Bigger Implants?
Timing is an important factor when deciding to undergo a breast revision with bigger implants. In most cases, surgeons recommend waiting at least six months to a year after your initial breast augmentation before increasing the size of your implants. This allows your body time to fully heal, for the residual swelling to resolve, and for the implants to settle into their final position on your chest. Your opinion could change as well during this time period, and you may become satisfied with your implants and how they fit in your clothing.
Rushing to get bigger implants too early can increase your risk of complications and make it more difficult to accurately assess how your current implants actually look. Once healing is complete, you and Dr. Paydar can evaluate your breast shape, skin elasticity, and implant position to determine the safest and most effective approach for going bigger.
That said, there are exceptions. If you experience complications such as implant malposition or capsular contracture, breast revision may be performed sooner. The right timeline ultimately depends on your individual situation.
Will There Be More Scarring After Breast Revision to Get Bigger Implants?
A common concern with any breast implant revision is whether it will result in additional scarring. In many cases, Dr. Paydar can use the same incision sites from your original breast augmentation, which helps avoid creating new scars.
However, depending on the changes being made—such as significantly increasing the implant size or adjusting the implant pocket—some modifications may be necessary. However, Dr. Paydar takes great care to place any additional incisions in discreet locations to minimize their visibility.
What Is Recovery Like After Breast Revision to Get Bigger Implants?
Recovery after breast augmentation revision is often similar to (or even slightly easier than) your initial surgery, though this can vary depending on the complexity of your procedure. If your breast revision primarily involves exchanging your implants for a larger size, your downtime may be relatively short.
The first few days after your surgery, you will experience some swelling, tightness, and mild discomfort. You’ll likely need to wear a supportive surgical bra and compression garment to help minimize swelling and support and shape your healing breasts. Light activities and desk work can typically be resumed within a week, while more strenuous exercise must be avoided for several weeks.
Your final breast revision results will continue to improve as swelling subsides and your larger implants settle into place. With the right surgical approach and diligent aftercare, breast revision to go bigger can give you beautifully enhanced volume and proportions that feel more in line with your aesthetic goals.
Learn More About Breast Revision in Newport Beach
If you’re less than thrilled with the results of a previous breast augmentation, it’s time to schedule a consultation with board-certified breast expert Dr. Keyian Paydar. Whether you want to go bigger, go smaller, or remove your implants altogether, Dr. Paydar and the team at our QuadA-accredited surgical center will help guide your decision so you can enjoy renewed confidence in your breasts. To schedule an appointment, call our office today at (949) 755-0575 or complete our online contact form.
