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I Want my Breast Inmplants Deflated. Can I Do That Instead of Removal? Costs?

I had my implants done on 7/24/12 (Saline) and I hate them, and I want them deflated, they make me feel so fat and trapped, they are too big, The Surgery whom did them states I should wait but I am sure that I don’t like them so, I want to know if they could be deflated instead of being removed. I want this ASAP, If so what is the cost for this deflation? Can this be done by a needle in your office?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Shawn4892

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Deflating saline implants

Deflating the implants by popping them with a needle is an option, but I recommend removal of the implants which is a short procedure and can be done under local anesthesia. You might want to talk to your original surgeon who might do this at a reduced cost.

Deflate Breast Implants Soon after Breast Augmentation?

I'm sorry to hear about the concerns you have after your procedure. You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of recovery will feel that they are too big or (more commonly) too small. I routinely ask my patients to wait at least 3-6 months before evaluating the end results of the breast augmentation surgery. This waiting time allows patients to (uaually) physically and psychologically adapt to the new body image. There... more

Should you remove them?

I have had an experience that a patient wanted the implants removed within the first 2 weeks after surgery. I suggested that she wait to allow the settling process to occur; but she instead had another surgeon honor her request- and he removed them. She returned to me for a request for a second augmentation within 6 months. It would be wise to allow your tissues and your feelings to settle for a while before you make your final decision.

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Yes, needle deflation can be done and it can be done in the office. This is an extremely rare situation where someone wants larger breasts bad enough to have surgery and then afterwards decides they do not like them. Didn't your surgeon go over size options with you? Are your implants larger than you requested? If so, then I would recommend exchanging them to a smaller size. If they are the size that you chose, then I would agree with your surgeon that the best... more

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nonfatblonde
1 month ago

Dear Shawn please pay to get that bag of plastic out! It could get infected, or cause stabbing nerve pains. It's best to get it ALL OUT.:-) praying you do right for yourself your worth it! :-) Blonde

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Breast Implant Removal: Q&A