Implant downsizing and lifts

Lavinia Chong, MD answers: Will I need breast lift with implant downsizing?

I had a breast augmentation over a year ago. I was an A cup, and got a moderate silicone 225cc. I'm very petite, so I didn't want to go that big. I still wanted to look kind of flat, but with little very little cleavage. So, I want to get smaller implants, but I don't want to get a breast lift. I'm only 26, and I'm hoping I won't need it. Will I need a breast lift? What implant size should I go for? Thanks.


Lavinia Chong, MD
17 days ago
By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

The predictors for needing a lift are: a) the volume of the implant; b) the plane of implantation (subpectoral or subglandular); c) the position of your nipple; d) the elasticity of your skin brassiere. Given your situation, I think that it is doubtful that you will require a lift when you downsize.

With respect to the implant you should target, choose one whose base diameter is slightly more narrow than the one you currently have.  good luck. 

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