BA + lift with implant exchange -- from 525 cc saline mod+ to either 380/415 HP Gel Xtra (silicone)

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I have attached photos of my current state, original before/afters from 2015 when I had my first BA. This size is WAY too large for me now, at this point in my lift the gawking and negative connotations to having such "in your face" breasts is too much for me. I'm doing the lift to bring them back up to above the majority of my ribcage (no more sag!) and want them high & perky. Would be willing to have more spacing between if means they'd be perkier. Worried more about them being too big again.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, there are no photographs attached.  The technique I recommend is a mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  At the same time, the implants can be exchanged for smaller ones.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LaceeLovee,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

measurements are needed to know what would be the best range of sizes for your frame and tissue, but  525 cc's is just too large and heavy for most women. Although there are no photos posted, you might consider 350-400 cc's for a better size for life.

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