Downsizing 350cc Breast implants to 250cc okay?

I had 480cc (teardrop) Breast implants put in prior and 8 months ago, and had a Breast reduction and lift. The doctor took my size down to 350cc (round). I am still a D cup size and looking to be a full C with a tight round look. My doctor is going to put in 250cc HP by just removing the last implants and replacing them (no anchor cutting). Is this a bad idea? What will happen to the extra skin? Will the smaller implants move in the capsule?

5 answers to “Downsizing 350cc Breast implants to...”

A: You won't likely be happy

Richard P. Rand, MD

Of course without photos it is impossible to say for sure, but the strong likelihood is that if you go down to a substantially smaller implant and don't re-tighten the skin, you won't get the "tight round look" you want.  Plus all the other issues of an implant swimming in a bigger pocket will... more

A: Less incision yields less results

Michael C. Edwards, MD

By replacing your current implants with smaller implants your breasts will be slightly more saggy and most likely will not give you a tighter rounder look. Lifting and tightening the breast tissues sounds like what you would be helped by. Discuss your goals and concerns with your plastic surgeon prior to... more

A: The tight round look is not achievable for you

Sirish Maddali, MD

I agree with the other surgeons who have already answered your question. A significant reduction in implant size will likely leave you with some excess skin and a pocket that is too large. The implants will certainly be moving around causing distortion. If you still think your breasts are too large, then... more

A: Breast Reduction

Farbod Esmailian, MD

Going with a smaller implants means that there will be slightly loose skin and the implant with be in a larger pocket.  What would need to be done is to tighten the capsule on the inside to keep the implant from falling to the side. A tight round look is probably not possible in your case as you have... more

A: You won't get a tight round look

Francisco Canales, MD

Removing the present implants and replacing them with smaller HP implants will not give you a round, tight look.  As a matter of fact, a round, tight look is usually only possible if you 1. were an A cup to begin with 2. Have never had children   Your base diameter at 250 HP will be significantly... more

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