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Implants Don't Seem Big Enough! Will They Eventually Get Bigger?
We perform a significant amount of breast augmentations and other surgeries in our practice in Dublin, California. The question of "what cup size will I be" can always be challenging. There is no standard for measuring cup sizes and even "professional" department store measurements are wildly different even between the same patient. (Some even argue that those stores purposefully measure people larger to sell more expensive bras). Post-operatively there is always some swelling and the implants typically settle downward. The best advice is to give things some time to settle down (think 3 months).
Clinical Context
Right after surgery, swelling and muscle tightness (if the implant sits under the muscle) can make breasts look smaller and higher than their true size. As swelling fades and the muscle relaxes, implants settle into a lower, more natural position, and the skin over them gradually stretches to fit the new shape. How long this takes varies with tissue elasticity, implant placement, and original breast size.
