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caligrrl · 06-15-2008, 01:30 AM

Hi Dr. Kearny,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my post. I am 6 wks. s/p augmentation/mastopexy. I have dropped, but I am not sure if it I am completely done dropping. What is a typical amount of time to drop?
Also, I am not sure(and haven't been since day one) that I am completely happy with my size. I would like a little more projection. How do I discuss this with my surgeon without sounding as if she didn't do a great job? The last thing I would ever want to do is imply that. I'd like to at least bring it up and my f/u appointment so that the door is always open for discussion of changing them out at a later date if I don't "fluff" like some say can happen.
Again, thank you for taking your time to answer.
Cali

Dr. Kearney · 06-16-2008, 07:29 PM

Most patients are fully dropped by 3 months, a few it takes four months.

It is very hard to pick implants prior to surgery despite trying them on and looking at pictures. If she does not ask you if you are happy with your size then just say I love the way I look but I think I went to small. This should be completey non offfensive to your PS and will complement her at the same time as ask the question "what if I want to go bigger?"

Dr. Kearney

caligrrl · 06-16-2008, 09:20 PM

Thank you Dr. Kearny! That's exactly what I needed. I love my PS and she does great work, so the last thing I wanted was to sound bad. You must be a wonderful doc too!

Dr. Kearney · 06-17-2008, 04:55 PM

Your welcome.

Dr. Kearney

06-15-2008, 01:30 AM	#1
caligrrl I walk to save lives! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California Sign: Posts: 183 Thanks: 11 Thanked 87 Times in 80 Posts	Timing to drop Hi Dr. Kearny, Thank you for taking the time to answer my post. I am 6 wks. s/p augmentation/mastopexy. I have dropped, but I am not sure if it I am completely done dropping. What is a typical amount of time to drop? Also, I am not sure(and haven't been since day one) that I am completely happy with my size. I would like a little more projection. How do I discuss this with my surgeon without sounding as if she didn't do a great job? The last thing I would ever want to do is imply that. I'd like to at least bring it up and my f/u appointment so that the door is always open for discussion of changing them out at a later date if I don't "fluff" like some say can happen. Again, thank you for taking your time to answer. Cali

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06-16-2008, 07:29 PM	#2
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 376 Thanks: 1 Thanked 205 Times in 145 Posts	Most patients are fully dropped by 3 months, a few it takes four months. It is very hard to pick implants prior to surgery despite trying them on and looking at pictures. If she does not ask you if you are happy with your size then just say I love the way I look but I think I went to small. This should be completey non offfensive to your PS and will complement her at the same time as ask the question "what if I want to go bigger?" Dr. Kearney

06-16-2008, 09:20 PM	#3
caligrrl I walk to save lives! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California Sign: Posts: 183 Thanks: 11 Thanked 87 Times in 80 Posts	Thank you Dr. Kearny! That's exactly what I needed. I love my PS and she does great work, so the last thing I wanted was to sound bad. You must be a wonderful doc too!

06-17-2008, 04:55 PM	#4
Dr. Kearney Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Jolla, California Posts: 376 Thanks: 1 Thanked 205 Times in 145 Posts	Your welcome. Dr. Kearney