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I Would Like to Go with Smaller Implants and Raise my Breasts. What Do You Suggest? (photo)

In March 2012 I had implants replaced due to a leaky left silicone implant. My original size was only AA and following pregnancies and nursing was almost non-existant. I wanted to stay small (A size) but the surgeon said he needed to insert ~350cc b/c the previous Mentor profile no longer existed. He also lowered the IMF incision b/c I had no lower pole. However, I am unhappy with feeling my breasts resting on my lower ribs, with the large silicone to breast tissue ratio and feeling unnatural.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Sababa
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I Would Like to Go with Smaller Implants and Raise my Breasts

Usually I recommend a six month wait before considering a size change, but in this setting, knowing that you were happy with the previous size and unhappy now, it would certainly be appropriate to have them switched to smaller implants. I would think hard about raising the breasts--if you look at the photos you sent, the nipples look quite low on both breasts before the recent surgery, and in a balanced position now. Among the implant companies selling product, your... more

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