I Am Wanting to Get my Breasts Re-done. How Much Smaller to Go?

The question you ask it is sometimes difficult to answer during a live consultation, let alone on an Internet posting without photos. There is a reasonable chance that in a patient of your age a small increase in size we'll not leave you with an excess of skin. An older patient or one with poor skin elasticity is more likely to have excess skin and require a breast lift. If the decision seems on the border line I would typically favor not doing a lift unless it prove necessary after several... more

It is hard to determine whether or not you will need skin excision or a breast lift after an implant exchange to a smaller size. You are young and assuming you have not had children yet, your skin may still be in good condition to go down a couple of sizes. I would suggest consulting with your plastic surgeon and make a decision based off of their examination and recommendations.

Most likely your surgeon will have to perform a lift or skin reduction if you use smaller implants. Consider going a touch smaller and switch over to gel implants. They are more natural in their feel and contour. If you can travel to the Tampa Bay area then check out my practice at PlasticSurgeryBuzz.com