I Currently Have 500cc Implants Possibly Bottoming Out- Steps and Cost To Revise Again? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by 3xcharm
Latest answer by Steve Laverson, MD
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Tags: breast feeding, 4 years post-op, bigger, bottom out, costs, options

I originally had augmentation in 2005 with saline 275cc implants taking me from an A cup to a B cup. I had a revision in 2008 with 500cc silicone implants as I didn't enjoy the ripples I had with Saline. I nursed a baby for 15 months shortly after getting my implants in 2008. I think I am bottoming out on my left and would like my nipples to once again be even as well as I would like to replace my 500s with 650-750cc silicone implants. What steps would be necessary and cost?

5 answers to I Currently Have 500cc Implants Possibly Bottoming Out- Steps and Cost To Revise Again? (photo)

Should I get larger implants ?

Your breasts look really nice, and proportionate with your body. The implants are symmetric, although the nipple-areola complexes are not (as they were not before your first augmentation). You're not "bottoming out" on the left. If you really want larger, fine, go ahead, but be forewarned that over time, heavier implants will stretch your skin envelope more, gravitationally descend, and eventually mandate formal mastopexy (breast lift) and associated scars,... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Revision Breast Augmentation

Hello 3xcharm, I am going to be perfectly frank with you regarding what Drs. Wallach and Johnson are alluding to. Your plan is poorly thought out (not your fault, you were probably never given the proper information to begin with), and puts you at risk for not only recurrent malposition of the implants and the nipple, but also recurrent rippling too. One can't simply pick out an implant size based solely on aesthetics, like picking out a pair of shoes. This thinking... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breasts

Remember if the breasts are sagging a bit and you put a heavier object inside, they may sag some more. All you may need is a small lift or circumareola on the left one in the picture.( or your rigth side of your body) An exam is critical.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Steps for breast revision

When considering breast augmentation it is important to be certain about the size and what effect the larger implant will have on you tissue. The second step is to consider whether a lift may be needed if asymmetry issues present. Based on your photo we don't see that the implant has bottomed, and the skin envelope will accomodate the fuller implant. The lower nipple may need a lift as the implant is unlikely to correct the nipple without. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Revision "Steps"

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think your plan is reasonable. The first step with be arranging consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Hopefully, by adjusting the breast implant capsules your symmetry can be improved upon. Hopefully, unilateral breast lifting will not be necessary. In planning your breast augmentation revision procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. in my practice... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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