Breast implants after breast reduction?

I am currently a small 34 D and have always liked the shape and firmness of my implants but I am afraid that if I get another implants with my already large size, they will not have the same firmness. I would also like them to be a size larger. Would I be able to get a breast reduction and then put in breast implants?

4 answers to “Breast implants after breast reduction?”

A: No.

Sam Speron, MD

Hi, Thank you for your question. It is unclear exactly why you are having your implants replaced. If you just want bigger implants, this should not decrease your firmness. In fact, depending on your breast tissue and elasticity, it may make your breasts firmer. I would not advise having a reduction and... more

A: breast reduction at the same time as implants - not in this case

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

It is unclear exactly what you are asking - obviously if you want to be larger, putting in a larger implant is all you would need. if there are other concerns with your breast, however, now is the time to address them. i encourage all of my revision patients to list everything they would like to achieve with... more

A: DO NOT DO IT!

Leslie H. Stevens, MD

Dear Ash, If you are considering going to a larger size implant than what you currently have, this should not cause your breasts to be less firm. On the contrary, depending on your tissue and skin elasticity, they will probably become firmer. The idea of doing a breast reduction before putting in ... more

A: If you replace your breast implants with larger ones you won't need reduction

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Placing larger implants will preserve your fullness and not require a breast reduction.If your breasts are sagging then a breast lift or dermal mastopexy may be required at the time of your breast augmentation.See before and after photos of breast lift and breast augmentation.

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