Breast Implant Revision: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI Have Saline Breast Implants of 550cc, I Got These About 6 Yrs Ago.
I have had no issues and they look very natural. I was a small C before, now probably a DD. I am 5'7, usually between 135-140 lbs. I have been entertaining the idea of a smaller implant for quite some time now. With a smaller implant of say, 300cc, would a breast lift be necessary? Or if the implant was removed altogether, would you think I would be super saggy? I am curently preg. w/ first child. (not doing anything soon
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lulu4
in Jackson, MS, USA
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Breast Inplant Exchange
Hello Lulu,
Deliver your child, return to a stable weight, and post your question again with photos.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
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Downszing implants after pregnancy
First of all congratulations on your pregnancy. This is of course the first priority and your breasts may change quite a bit especially if you breast feed. I agree that now is not the time to do anything. Having said that, after you are done with the pregnancy and nursing, I would be evaluated by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. At that time he will examine you and see how much, (f any) ptosis (droop) you have. He will also try and determine how resilient your...
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Exchanging implants
It is very difficult to give good advice without photos or examination. There are so many variables involved when downsizing and/or removing implants completely. Your skin elasticity, the position of the breasts, how much smaller you want to go or if you want to remove all together. It is not ALWAYS the case that a breast lift is needed when downsizing or removing, it's really based on the patients' exam. Since you are pregnant right now, allow yourself time...
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Can't know what to do til after pregnancy
The effect that the pregnancy will have on your breasts can't be even guessed at until at least 6 months after delivery and being done breast feeding. Whatever the issue though there will be fixes. Different implants lifts etc.
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Lift or no lift?
The answer to this question depends on:
1) your breast shape, prior to the implants, and how droopy / stretchy the breast was then,
2) how much your pregnancy and breast feeding changes the breast shape and size,
3) the size of your new implants.
It's really difficult to answer without photos or an in-person exam.
This should be evaluated in person, sometime after your delivery, after you have finished breast feeding, by a qualified PS in your...
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I Have Saline Breast Implants of 550cc, I Got These About 6 Yrs Ago.
No photos posted so best to obtain in person evaluations from boarded PSs in your area. My guess is you will need a lift also, but not sure.
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Yes you will need a lift
Lulu,
It sounds as though you will need a lift if you remove your implants. Your best option is to wait until your pregnancy is finished and reevaluate your needs after the breasts have stopped lactating (3-6 months if not breast feeding). Good luck!
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Switching To Smaller Implants
It is a bit difficult to answer your question and would probably be easier if you had included a photo. First of all, your current first pregnancy is very likely to bring about some changes in your DD cup breasts. You can certainly change from 550cc to 300cc implants but this may be accompanied by some ptosis (you may even get some sagging simply as a result of your pregnancy) and may benefit from a breast lift. Sine you had a good result with your initial surgery, it would...
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Changing to smaller implants or removing
I would agree to wait and consider options when pregnancy and breast feeding are completed and the breasts have stabilized, but I would disagree with Dr. Tholen's points. You cannot just remove 250cc's of volume from saline implants. They must be filled properly. You can drop from a high or Moderate Plus profile saline implant to a medium or low profile saline implant of the same width but reducing the width of the implant is like putting a foot in a shoe that is too wide for it. The...
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Smaller breast implants may not call for a lift
Reducing the size of an implant, or removing them altogether does not always mean that a breast lift is required, and in fact, most will not need one. The need for a lift can depend most on the position of the nipple relative to the breast fold. If the nipple falls below, you will be happier with the lift.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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