What to Do About Too Big Breast Implants?

I had breast implants put in three months ago. They are 450 cc silicone gel implants. I am 5'4 and weighing 115 lbs. I asked for full C or small D, but my doctor gave me DD! I look HUGE! I am very very unhappy! My former breasts were C but they became smaller and drooped after having two kids. I can't afford to get smaller implants. I am so devastated. I don't want to get out of the house. What do I do?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Amber Bivens in Buena Park

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I am afraid this is a very common problem.

Hi! 450 cc's does sound way too large for you. 275 cc's or 300 cc's is probably about right. You need to have your breast implants replaced. In Manhattan, we don't charge a surgical fee for revisions if they are done within a year. (You are still responsible for the operating room costs and for the anesthesia costs). This is a very common problem. To avoid it,we recommend using a disposable implant SIZER during surgery. Then the surgeon can see which is the best size for you before... more

This was the surgeons bad decision

There are many surgeons out there who do not appreciate the artistry involved in breast augmentation. Many like large breasts and therefore put large implants into their patients or just use the same implant for everyone. Also, many surgeons know that patients occasionally regret the size implant they chose and desire larger ones 6 months after surgery. I have patients try on sizers with a sports bra. This gives us a good idea what the aug will look like. It's all about proportion and... more

Choose implant size before surgery

There is a fair amount of debate as to how to choose implant size. Some surgeons insiste on choosing themselves, either by using sizers during surgery or simply picking what they think looks right. A more common method is to have the patient try on implants and choose the size before surgery so they know exactly what they will be getting. Neither method is perfect. If your surgeon chose the implant size without any input from you, then he or she should work with you to make a change. more

Implants too big

I am sorry you are unhappy with your new implants. The only choice you have if you don't like them, is to have smaller ones put in. This is something I go over very carefully with patients in the office.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Importance of sizing before surgery

Some plastic surgeons will have different philosophies but I have my patients place the actual implant into a sports bra so they can see something close to what they should expect from their surgery. You may have benefitted from a breast lift and a smaller implant if you were saggy before surgery. I know this doesn't help now but to go with a smaller implant you will probably need a breast lift of some kind. I would recommend you return to your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns to... more

Going Smaller

I am sorry to hear that. But really the only thing you can do is to have these implants removed and go smaller. What I do recommend is to have this done when you are about 4 months out from surgery. The longer you wait to go smaller the more surgery that is required, i.e. lift. Because the skin stretches and stretches the longer the larger implants are there so it is much more likely for you to get away with a smaller surgery and obviously less cost. I see that you paid a large sum... more