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Breast Lift to Reduce Size Without Destroying the Implants?
I had Breast implants 7 years ago. After having 2 children, they are way bigger than I want them to be. Is it possible to have a Breast lift and make them smaller without destroying the implants? Or would I need new smaller implants?
Asked 30 months ago by
sophiesmommie in florida
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Reducing breast size with implants in place
Generally it is best when existing breast implants are too large to
1. reduce the size of the implants. This solves the problem of the implants being too large
2. perform a breast lift if necessary; this prevents drooping of the breasts.
3. perform an internal capsule reconstruction. This prevents the now smaller implants from slipping into the armpit.
It is not a good idea to take away native tissue just to preserve aging breast implants.
If a breast lift alone is performed, the...
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Breast Lift and Management of Breast Implants?
Thank you for the question.
Although it is generally possible to keep the patient's breast implants in place while doing breast lift surgery ( assuming they are in good shape and position), this would not make sense in your case given that you feel your breasts are too large.
Given your concerns about breast size, you will be better off going with small breast implants while undergoing the breast lift.
Best wishes.
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Breast lift without affecting breast implants
It is possible to perform a breast lift and leave the implants in position. This is a delicate procedure that deftly requires a board by plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in breast lift and breast augmentation surgery. If your plastic surgeon determines that the implants are in a good position and in good condition, they may elect to leave the implants in place and lift the breast around them. Your plastic surgeon will also review the pros and cons of changing...
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You need breast lift with smaller breast implants.
Hi.
You ask a very reasonable question. But the way to get smaller perky breasts is to have a good breast lift and to replace your breast implants with smaller ones.
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Breast lift to reduce size after breast implants
Of course you would need a full exam to answer this question appropriately and accurately, but as a generalization you could get a breast lift to reduce your size after having had breast implants and undergoing a sunsequent pregnancy. While downsizing of your implants may also be an option, you would still likley be lft with loose skin in this situation which would require a breast lift as well! If you have saline implants and have considered switching to silicone gel, now would be a good...
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You may need your breast implants replaced
It's hard to know without examining you, but you may need to have the implants replaced with smaller implants if you are interested in reducing the overall size of the breasts. Your surgeon will evaluate several aspects of your breasts, including skin quality, size, amount of droop, and symmetry, and put together a plan to get you the results you want, but you must be prepared for the possibility that he may suggest an implant exchange.
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Breast surgery after implants
WIthout a good exam it is difficult to give you suggestions. Yes, you can preserve implants and reduce the volume of the breast if necessary while also lifting the breasts. But you may want smaller implants instead with a different kind of lift.
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Not that simple...
A breast lift will raise the nipples and may reduce the size of the breast somewhat. The goal is not to make the breast smaller (that is a breast reduction).
The real key to the decision here is the condition of the breast. If the nipple is in a normal position, you don't want to raise it any more. If this is the case, you need to replace or remove the implant for a smaller breast.
If the nipple is low, then a small reduction/lift can be considered, and could do the job.
Finally, you...
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Breast Lift with Breast Implants
Acheiving harmonious breasts may require replacement of the implants to a more suitable base diameter and redraping of the skin. In my opinion, I would not recommend skimping on new implants for your surgery, as the ultimate goal of providing harmony and restoring contour is more important than the cost of implant replacement.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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May be possible to reduce the size of your implants
It may be possible to reduce the size of your breasts and use your existing implants. In order to know this for sure you would have to know, in advance, what size implants you have in place and the current fill volume. If your implants are overfilled then the volume can be reduced. It is not recommended to under fill an implant. This causes more wrinkles and creases in the implant and will contribute to increased palpability of the implant and a higher leakage rate.
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Decision for reduction with implants
If you are too big when in a bra, you will need a reduction of sorts. In general, the more natural breast tissue you have, the more natural your final result will be. Chances are your breast tissue has sagged after childbirth. one option would be to do a lift and reduce the size of the implant to match the size of the breasts after the lift. Whether this can be done simultaneously or in two staged surgeries would be determined by the surgeon you choose. Some doctors feel confident enough...
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Breast Lift does not change the size of the breasts.
The simple answer is that you will need a lift (mastopexy) and change of the implants for a smaller size to achieve your goals. A breast lift does not change the size of your breasts, only lifts them. To become smaller, something has to be removed, and you certainly would not want to remove breast tissue.
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Breast Reduction and Lift with Implants
Yes you can, but it depends on how much breast tissue your really have. So you can keep your implants and just reduce the breast tissue. The more simple task would be to put in smaller implants and do a lift.
It really just depends on how much breast tissue is left and if it is going to be safe to do the reduction/lift of the breast tissue.
Good luck. Hope that helps.
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Breast lift after having implants
You have a common story of women who get breast implants before childbirth and after having kids some desire/need a breast lift. You can save your implants but there is always a chance that they could be damaged during the surgery. So, I would have backup implants just in case. Then you have to decide whether you want to replace with saline or silicone and whether you want a smaller or larger implant size. These are all situations that you should go over with your surgeon and have all your...
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You will need smaller implants
You have stated that your breasts are too big and sagging. You will need lift and smaller implants. The other reason for the smaller implants are the age of your current implants ( 7 years and implants last around 10 years).
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Changing implants and breast lifting after preganacy
A photo of you would have been extremely valuable here. Basically, if you feel you are too big, you either need a breast reduction or to downsize the implants. If the shape of the breasts needs improvement, then a lift could help. Remember that a breast reduction includes a lift.
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Breast lift alone will not make them smaller
Our bodies changing constantly over the years, and especially after pregnancy. It is possible your own breasts are larger now than before children. Lifting them alone will not make them smaller. You may want to consider a lift as well as exchanging the implants for a smaller size.
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Depends on your final goal
When you say your breasts are too big the question is whether it is your own breast tissue which is the problem or if the combination of your breast tissue and the implant size is the problem.
You can lift and even partially reduce your breast tissue while replacing the nipple and areola over the most projecting part of the implant. The question is whether the amount removed would be an acceptable volume to you.
The other option would be to decrease the size of the implant at the same time...
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The key point is whether you have breast ptosis or not
The key information is whether you have breast ptosis(sagginess) after your two kids or not. If you currently have ptosis in addition to larger volume the correct procedure would be a lift plus or minus implant exchange.
If you have no ptosis and only larger volume, I would only offer you implant exchange to a smaller size. A breast lift is a very powerful procedure but i would not perform it except if you really need it.
Best of luck!
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Smaller Implants Will Allow You To Have a Perkier Breast
It comes down to your priorities: do you want a size change, a shape change, or both?
If you feel your size is too big, then downsizing in addition to the lift may be your best option.
On the other hand, some women with large implants whose skin has stretched either with time or from pregnancy can have the capsules of the implants tightened to elevate the implant, and the skin and nipple relocated accordingly.
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Get a copy of your prior records prior to considering breast implant revision
This would depend on the size of the implants and the size of your breasts as well as the amount of sagging.
It is possible to achieve this goal. However, it is wise to have a back up implant available and you should definitely have an implant ordered on standby. This means you should obtain your prior medical records to have the catalog number.
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What size implants are best when having mastopexy (breast lift)
This is a good question.
In general the breast needs to be smaller, so you will be happy with the size. At the same time, the smaller breast will be lighter, which will put less stress on the mastopexy.
It is hard to say if the breast should be made smaller by removing breast volume, changing to a smaller implant,or both, without examining you and knowing the size of your implants. In many cases, the implants should be smaller. In fact, you may not need them at all.
If you do need...
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