How Do You Correct "Squished" Looking Implants?

My implants look squished. I'm a small girl and I want to downsize (just want to look fuller not as if I'm lactating). My left boob is looking like a vertical oblong. It's been like that since day 1 and now I'm 4 months out (no bottoming out or anything like that, just really squished). Should I go 1cm smaller in diameter? I'm thinking a 0.5 difference will not be noticeable. Aside from the increase in gap, what happens when you go too small? And can you actually (go too small)?

This is a 10.0/4.2 implant, I'm wanting a 9.1/3.3 for my redo... help?

Tags:

Comment on this

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by m7899

Doctor Answers (3)
Community Comments (0)

Final results post breast surgery

Based on your photo and the information you provided, I suggest waiting atleast 6 to 8 months to decide on revisionary breast surgery. Recovery takes time before you see the final results. Mos tof the swelling should subside, however, it is necessary that you massage the breasts as often as possibl to help soften them up and prevent encapsulation (scar tissue). If you are still concerned about the overall look of your augmentation, I would recommend consulting a board certified plastic... more

What to do for implants that look squished.

I would strongly advise waiting several more months to allow time for your skin envelope to relax. This would be another 5 months in my opinion. Once the skin relaxed, it is likely they will look less "squished" and more bouncy. Although you are considering smaller diameter less projecting implants, you may want to choose a higher profile implant which will look less flat and therefore less squished.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Early post-op breast augmentation

Believe it or not you still look like your pockets need to relax a bit. You should give it more time possibly 3-6 more months before considering a change.