Breast Implant Revision: Q&A

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I Am Replacing PIPs 405cc UH. Will an Increase in Projection and Size Address a Slight Sagging Issue?

I have met with my surgeon who has stated that I have a very slight sagging of my breasts however this is not worth surgery at this point. I am replacing my ruptured PIP 405cc that have a 5.7 UH projection and a 12cm width. To address the slight sagging what size would I be better off going with: 354-4500 500cc 13.2cm 5.4cm - High P 354-5480 480cc 11.6cm 6.0cm - Highest P 354-5535 535cc 12.1cm 6.3cm - Highest P

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by PIP Survivor
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Best Breast Implants for Revisionary Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination or viewing pictures. What operation you will benefit from will depend on your physical examination and specific goals. Keep in mind that your description of “very slight sagging” is subjective and can have a different meaning/interpretation depending on the person. Instead of trying to determine what breast implant size/profile will best meet your... more
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Implant size may not solve sag

A larger breast implant may take up space in the breast envelope and lift the nipple, however there is also a chance as you increase the implant size, and the projection, the breast can get a 'ball in a sock' appearance. If the high profile look has been 'you' stay with it, but the sagging might eventually come to a lift.
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Implants Affect Size And Shape, Not Sagging

Here are some important generalizations to guide your decisions about implants and "sagging." (Important: "sagging" is different from "deflation.") Implants inflate the breast. implants can shape the breast implants can fill out the breast and chest implants add volume to the breast implants can re-inflate the breast Implants don't lift the breast. the position of the nipple will come forward in the direction... more

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