Breast Revision with Internal Bra and Lollipop Lift, I Want to Go Down a Cup Size, Would It Look Strange to Go Smaller? (Photos)

asked 8 months ago by LuluMyLu in New York City
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: internal bra, smaller

I have 300cc saline filled to 350L/375r, Moderate, 34D/DD. 5'6, 128lbs I want to down size to a Mid to Full C! I feel very top heavy. I'm having an internal bra with a lollipop lift, but the surgeon I consulted is highly against me backing off more then 75cc's, I feel that won't make a dif? He says "I may look odd" he also advised against high profile which is fine, but I really want to go smaller... If I would look strange going smaller, then I won't...but, I'm unhappy with my size..

10 answers to Breast Revision with Internal Bra and Lollipop Lift, I Want to Go Down a Cup Size, Would It Look Strange to Go Smaller? (Photos)

Breast Implant Revision Surgery

Thank you for the question in pictures. I think your plastic surgeon has a good plan for you. Unfortunately, given the different variables involved with your surgery including the adjustment of the breast implant pockets with capsulorraphy ( “internal bra") and the adjustment of the skin envelope ( “lollipop lift”) it is not possible to know what size implant will be necessary. It may be in your best interest to allow that decision to be made... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

If you really want to go down a full cup size, breast implants need to be at least 150 cc's smaller.

Hi. 1) Going by your pictures you have a difficult problem which really needs detailed analysis. You have already had an unsatisfactory lift (Benelli) with asymmetric large areolas. 2) You need implants in the 200 cc range. I recommend using sterile implant sizers during surgery to make sure which is the best size. Then, the actual implants are opened from the operating room inventory. Deciding in advance is just an educated guess. 3) It... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mastopexy with smaller implants

To achieve a smaller more proporioned look, you will need a mastopexy(uplift) and smaller implants. You should consider silicone implants, which are moderate or moderate plus profile, placed under the muscle. Based on the photos and the info you have provided, smaller implnts in the range of 250CC -275CC would most likely create a mid to full C cup. If you are seeking a full C small D, you might be hapier with a 300CC silicone implnat. The... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast Revision with Internal Bra and Lollipop Lift, I Want to Go Down a Cup Size, Would It Look Strange to Go Smaller? (Photos)

Very hard to be accurate over the internet. I would OK the use of a 275 cc with a lift. But in person examination is best.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast imlant revision with lift

The answer is no you would not look strange -in fact, you would look much better. Your implants right now are disproportionate to your breasts. You should go with smaller, more proportionate implants and a lift to correct the double bubble that is present on each side.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Revision breast implant and lift

Dear Lulu, I think that a lift and smaller implants is a great idea. If you are not comfortable with the surgical plan, then I recommend that you seek another opinion. Good luck. Jonathan Staiano

Jonathan J Staiano, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Downsizing Implants

Based on your pictures, I would recommend the downsize like you are suggesting with a mastopexy (lift) and placement of your implants under the muscle. I would likely suggest a moderate profile or moderate plus profile implant for a more natural look. Good luck with your surgery.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Smaller does not look strange

The pictures which demonstrate your goal look fine and you certainly will not look worse for going smaller than you are. We think a drop of 100cc is needed to be noticeable and get you closer to the C-cup. The vertical lift will help reduce the lax skin envelope, and the high profile is a bad idea. But if you are getting mixed signals about your choice you may want other opinions. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Revisional breast surgery is the best time to get the breasts you want

LuluMyLu: Assuming that the photos on the right represent your aesthetic ideals, I agree that you should choose an implant, whose base diameter more closely approximates your chest width. Assuming that your current implants are subglandular, which seems likely because of the double bubble on the left inferomedial breast, converting the implants to dual plane will assist with enhancing the upper pole (i.e. distance between your collar bones and nipples) as well as adding additional soft... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and cup size

If you want to go down about a cup size, you probably need to put a smaller implant than the one recommended. You definitely need a lift and a lollipop lift may be a good choice. I do those all the time. Good luck