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Breast Implant Reduction Vs Exchange for Slim Frame?

asked 2 years ago by talkAtiv090 in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, breasts, female, 110-129 lbs, 250-269 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 350-399cc, C cup, revision

I am 20 years old 5'7", 114lbs., 29in rib cage, and very slim. I made the mistake of not doing research and ended up with 360cc's putting me at a large C-cup. It looks so fake and now it's impossible to fit in my clothing which is a size 0.

My doctor said I'd have to get new Breast Implants if I wanted just 250cc implants and that would be another $7,000. He said that If I wanted to keep my current implants but it would be around $3,000 just to remove only 50cc's from them. Which cc's would be best for my body size?

8 answers to Breast Implant Reduction Vs Exchange for Slim Frame?

Breast implant size and replacement

If you want to downsize your saline breast implants, I would recommend considering an in-office deflation. What this involves is deflating the implant under local anesthesia in the office, whic allows the implant to deflate, and more importantly, allows your stretched out skin to shrink and contract. This will make the replacement of a smaller implant (250cc or smaller) much easier to do in about 3-6 months time. You could attempt to remove your current implants and simultaneously... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, without examination good advice is not possible. If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" or "top... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

VIDEO (Click HERE) Breast Implant Reduction Vs Exchange for Slim Frame?

I am not a fan of underfilling the existing implant as this may lead to a higher rate of crease fold failure. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Exchange

It is always difficult to determine what implant size works well for someone without an exam. But what I can tell you is that removing 50 cc from the implant would not be a significant change. As far as cost goes, I believe $7,000 is a bit steep for remove and replace, since a lot of the work has been done already. I hate to say you need to "shop" around, but I would recommend you get an opinion of a couple of other board certified plastic surgeons to review your options. It... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Too large breast implants.

Hi! 1) Taking out saline from your current implants is not a good idea. 50 cc's will not make enough of a difference, and the implants will be underfilled and give you bad rippling. 2) 250 cc's is probably the maximum for you. 3) Your surgeon needs to use disposable breast implant SIZERS during your surgery to actually see which size gives you the look you want. I don't think the final decision should be made in advance. Your surgeon needs to have an inventory of implants available. ... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Saline Implant Exchange

Dear TalkAtiv090, It would be helpful to see photos of your frame and proportions but based on your weight and back size, these implants are way out of range. For you to natural result your surgeon must take your dimensions and the dimensions of the implants into consideration. A 360cc saline implant has a diameter of 12.7cm or about 5 inches. Someone with a slight build such as yours would have a hard time accommodating 10 inches wide of implants on your chest without a fake or... more

Leslie H. Stevens, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Unahppy breast augmentation

It is difficult to tell you what to do without formally examining you. Every body is different and each one requires different things. Good luck with your decision.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant exchange

Hello, Reducing your current implants by 50 cc will make little difference. On the exact size of replacement implants, I would need to see you to estimate this. As you go smaller your implants may sag a bit due to the stretched tissue. This is something else for you to consider.

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

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