Is breast implant reduction too risky?

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9 answers to “Is breast implant reduction too risky?”

A: Removing and replacing an implant

By Tom J. Pousti, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Revisionary breast surgery is very safe as long as you pick the right plastic surgeon. The procedure would be very similar to the original breast augmentation surgery and involve removing your current 500 high profile implants and replacing them with smaller (moderate profile) implants. Since... more

A: Probably best to wait

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You should wait at least 6-9 months before making any final determinations about downsizing your implants. You won't really know until then if this surgery is really necessary. Remember that any surgeries carry risks and expenses so it is best to keep them to a minimum if at all possible.

A: You should allow some time before changing your implants

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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. ... more

A: Breast Implant exchange safety

By Daniel Reichner, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Breast Implant reduction is a relatively safe operation

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Implant size can be reduced safely

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Mariana, If you are unhappy with the fuller implant you should easily be able to drop down a size to the 425cc implant that you suggested. This may be just enough to please you yet be only a modest reduction in size. The firm feeling may also be a consequence of the high profile implant. I know they are very... more

A: If you downsize, you may need a breast lift

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mariana, In reference to your previous question, if you downsize the implant moderately, then you may actually have a more natural appearing breast. If you downsize significantly, then you may actually need a breast lift to accommodate for the extra skin. If you are just having an implant exchange, the... more

A: It's not risky

By David L. Kaufman, MD - Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

A small reduction in implant size like you're considering is not risky. The recovery is very easy and the should be able to give you the look you desire. It's important though that you understand the changes you trying to accomplish because changing from a 500 to a 425 in high... more

A: Breast implant reduction is not risky

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I think a 15% reduction in the size of the implant as you requested should not be terribly risky. However, as you have only had the implants in for 3 months, you may wish to wait a bit longer as I have seen people who initially thought a particular implant was too big, or too small, and after waiting decided... more