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Redo Breast Augmentation with Smaller Breast Implants After 6 Years of Having Large Implants? (photo)

Hello, 6 years ago I was a 36DD and working out very rigorously as well as dieting for fitness competitions. I was doing this for 5 years when I decided to get a lift and implants due to sagginess, which I ended up a C cup since I lost weight. 6 years later, present day, and 20 lbs heavier, I now am a 32HH due to weight gain and I am experiencing terrible back pain. I have bulging discs for unknown reasons. What would be the best possible scenario to get smaller implants and have perky breasts?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Lisa5063
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Downsizing breast implants

In general, the smallest implant that will fit and look/act normal would be a low profile implant of about the same width as the current ones. This will not add to "perkiness" as defined by forward projection and upper pole fill. A lift (mastopexy) might be considered if the nipple-areola is too low relative to the inframammary crease behind it. This repositions the breast better but also doesn't give "perkiness" in the sense of forward projection or upper pole fill. The... more
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Large Breasts after Augmentation & Weight Gain

Since you were a DD before your breast augmentation, you probably need removal of the implant to bring you to where you wish to be. You will also probably need a breast lift to achieve the “perkiness.” Because you were a 36 before and are now a 32, you may need some reduction in addition to removal of the implant, or you may need only reduction in size of the implant. What you do need is a consultation with an experienced Plastic Surgeon.
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Choices with breasts

You have several choices. You can lose weight and get back to where you were before, or possibly have a reduction or remove the implants and maybe performa a lift. Hard to say without an exam.

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Weight gain and change in breast size

I think it might be worth considering removing the implants entirely, and doing a mastopexy. You should discuss this option with your surgeon.
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