Breast Implant reduction is a relatively safe operation

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD answers: Is breast implant reduction too risky?

I had 500 grams silicone high profile implants place about 3 months ago. They feel a little too big and firm. I would like to downgrade them to maybe 425, maybe same projection but lesser diameter, since my ribcage is rather small. I am not necessarily looking for a conservative look; I just don't want to look too big. Is the procedure of downsizing an implant complicated or risky? I would probably do it in a couple of months.


Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
9 months ago

With any surgical procedure, there are always potential risks and complications.  Assuming that you are in excellent health, the medical risks are relatively low with the exchange of your existing mammary implants for smaller ones. It is important that you have detailed discussions with your plastic surgeon. Your goals and expectations of the surgery must be realistic. You must be willing to accept the concepts of “improvement versus perfection” and the potential need for additional revisions (procedures).

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