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Downsizing Implants Change the Nipples' Appearance?

I had Breast implants to achieve a C cup, but I ended up with a D. If I have the D cups removed for smaller C cups, could my scar around nipples improve and look less noticeable, and my areolas get smaller? Also, does the amount of breast tissue you already have make the end result bigger?

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Downsizing breast implants

If you have your breast implants removed and replaced with a smaller size, the areola could appear smaller because it is on less stretch. It is possible your scar could improve if it is currently on tension. Another option is having the areola size reduced, and the scars revised, during the procedure for implant replacement. If you had a lot of your own breast tissue before the augmentation, then your breasts will look larger than someone who didn't have any breast tissue and got the... more

Not likely a big change in the appearance of your scar

Unless your breasts are really stretched by the current implants, going to a smaller implant probably won't make much difference. Do remember that by down-sizing implants, your breast may appear saggier if the skin is stretched already. Make sure your plastic surgeon gives you a good idea of what to expect from a decrease in implant size. Dr Edwards

Implants and downsizing.

Downsizing implants may make the areola appear a bit smaller( less stretch). The final appearance of the scar may vary. It is hard to tell. I would say that the more breast tissue you have the less palpable the implant.

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