Saline Implants and Reduction

Farbod Esmailian, MD answers: Saline Breast implant reduction

I have Mentor saline implants filled to 375 CC, the procedure done in 2004. I have been quite happy with my breasts and the implants, but lately, as I approach menopause, I'm wishing for somewhat smaller breasts! Can I have, say, 100 or 150 cc of the saline removed from the implants, or will I need to have complete removal and replacement with smaller implants?


Farbod Esmailian, MD
8 months ago
By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

You can adjust those implants by 50 cc, that is, if they were 325 filled to 375. This is not a significant reduction.

In general, I recommend a reduction by at least 100 cc to have a noticeable difference. At times also if you do a significant reduction you may also have to tighten the skin (do a lift-mastopexy). Good luck.

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