Optimum timing of deflation and re-implanting to achieve max skin shrinkage? (Photos)

Good afternoon,
I've tried many different lengths of time between the two events, and I find that about 90% of the shrinkage occurs in the first three months- waiting beyond this timing doesn't do a lot of extra good.

This is a great question. It was studied by a plastic surgeon in Alabama, Dr. Grotting. The link to the article is below. In brief, the surgeons demonstrated that 4 weeks between deflation and revision breast surgery allowed enough time for the breast envelope to contract and some volume of the natural breast to be restored. This is helpful information for surgeons performing revisionary breast surgery and is an evidence-based way to help guide this decision of timing. Hope that helps!
Best,Dr. Perez

Dear CarolinaGirl848,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

What you are trying usually fails. The shrinkage effect in cases like your is very minimal. I think you need explant with exchange to smaller saline implants with full lift. Fee in the $20,000 ranges.

If you wait for three months after having your implants deflated the majority of any retraction will be completed. At that time you can meet with your surgeon to discuss implant sizing and lifting procedures. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon for your consultation.

You should wait at least3 months and perhaps up to 6 if you are still seeing changes. You could also consider minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening procedure like ThermiTight to help tighten your skin. Your surgeon can also tighten your pockets internally and lift you drooping folds if needed.