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Breast Surgery - when Can It Be Redone?
Most surgeons would ask you to wait at least 3 months before additional surgery unless there was a specific complication associated with your procedure. This time will allow the majority of swelling to resolve so that issues with size can be more accurately assessed (you want to be sure the implant size is the issue, not the swelling caused from the surgery). In my Bay Area practice, we perform breast augmentations and spend a great deal of time with patients discussing issues of breast size. When patients are not quite sure about the size, I will lend them several different sized implants to try out for a week or two. In addition, find someone who has experience in revision breast augmentations and always go to a board-certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps and feel free to contact my office for additional discussion.
Clinical Context
Swelling after breast surgery can make the breast look larger, smaller, or oddly shaped than it will end up being. As swelling resolves over the following weeks, the tissue settles and the true result becomes clearer. Waiting before considering a revision helps ensure any concerns about size or shape reflect the actual outcome rather than temporary swelling. If a complication like infection or implant malposition occurs, your surgeon may recommend addressing it sooner.
