If I replace 325cc for 250cc, will they sag down because a larger pocket has already been formed?

like to go smaller and thought 250 cc would be more my fit. I am athletic 5'4" 110 and lost most of my breasts due to breast feeding. B cup range is where I'd like to be and I am a full C. I consulted with my Dr. he indicated that he would not recommend going smaller than 300 cc as the new smaller implants would fall to the bottom of the 325 cc pocket originally made and make my nipples point upward and look funny. I'd really like to go to 250 cc but don't want that to happen?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kenzie44 in Basalt, CO

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Going Smaller

Downsizing your implants from 325cc to 250cc really should not cause much problem. I use sizers in the operating room because it's difficult for you as the patient to know how many cc's it will take to achieve the results you want. Take in some "goal" photos and allow the surgeon to make the call as to how many cc's will achieve your goal. Sometimes, when there is a big difference between the implants (going from larger to much smaller) some internal sutures... more

Breast implant exchange for smaller implants

When exchanging larger implant for smaller implants there is some risk that the implant pocket would be larger than desired for the new implant. A significantly smaller diameter implant would tend to look a little bottomed-out. Just as important, when lying flat the implant can sit too wide on the chest. That said, 325 cc to 250 cc is not a huge change. If the original implant were anything but a moderate profile implant, I am sure that changing to a lower profile... more

Implant Exchange Change in breast shape

The diameter of a 350 high profile silicone implant is 11.4cm and the projection is 4.9 cm. The diameter of a 275 cc moderate profile silicone implant is about 11.6 cm. and the projection is about 3.2 cm. So, if you have a high profile implants and reduce the size to 250 with moderate profile, the pocket would be filled with the implant and the change of the shape should be minimal. If you have moderate profile 350 cc with a diameter of about 13cm and change it to 250cc... more

Nipple position with smaller implant

If you want a smaller breast size, you should be able to have one. It's hard to say exactly how many cc's would give you the optimal result. Sizers are very helpful during the revisional operation, to determine the answer to that question. The sizers may be placed, and you could be evaluated ( during surgery) in an upright position, prior to placement of the final implants. If 250 or 275cc's give you an approximate B cup, either one could be used... more

Change in Nipple Orientation with Smaller Implant

The difference in the diameter between 325cc and 250cc implants is between 1cm and 1.5cm. The apex (most projecting point) of the implant would drop approximately 1/2- to 3/4cm (~5-7mm). It is unlikely you will see much change in the orientation of the nipple with that change: my best guess is it will be slight, if at all noticeable.