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Size Revision to One-step Breast Reconstruction?

I had a bilateral mastectomy with one-step reconstruction. Prior to the surgery I was a 36DD and wanted to go smaller with the surgery - that did not happen. I know I need to give this time (6 mo), but is it possible to go smaller with the one-step surgery and exchange the implants? If so, what are some of the challenges of doing this such as puckering? I don't want another surgery but I'm not happy with my size. Thank you!

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by savvydog in Missouri
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Breast revision surgery

It is maybe possible to perform a breast revision for you in one step, but without an exam it is difficult to say.
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Size Revision for Single-Stage Breast Reconstruction

Single-stage breast reconstruction can be challenging especially when it comes to obtaining the desired shape and size. For larger breasted patients, it can be difficult for the surgeon to address all the excess skin following mastectomy with just the implant. It sounds as if your surgeon needed to fill up the skin envelope with an implant that was larger than your desired preference. Simply replacing the implant with a smaller one will not address the excess skin.... more

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