You should allow some time before changing your implants

You should give it some time before rushing in for another surgery.  Of course, you can have another procedure and change your implant to a smaller size, but your body is still accomodating to having your implants placed.  You may feel that you actually like your size in a few months.   Although an implant exchange can be relatively 'easy', any surgery entails some risks and costs, of course.  The other thing to consider is that the difference between a 500cc and 475cc high profile implant is not that significant.

Down sizing to a small implant may be complicated if your implant pocket is too large and you have poor skin elasticity. When exchanging to a much smaller implant, I find that the implant pocket does not shrink adequately to accommodate the new implant.  I will adjust the pocket size with permanent sutures so that the implant is properly positioned.  If the breast skin has poor elasticity, a breast lift (mastopexy) may also be required.  I would recommend that you have a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon perform this type of breast implant exchange.

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