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

December 11, 2021
Asked By:CarolinaGirl848 in Bells, North Carolina

In 2004, at age 43, I requested full C breast implants for my A/AA breasts. The PS used smooth saline round implants that were around 400-425, o/f to 450cc. They were placed too low and are too large, and I have never been happy as they make me look matronly, despite my being tall and slim. I'd like to go smaller, but now am 60 and unsure how much my tissue would shrink. How long between an in-office deflation and re-implantation with smaller silicone implants to achieve the most tightening?

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December 13, 2021

Answer: Deflation - ReAugmentation Timing

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Donald R. Revis Jr, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 13, 2021

Answer: Deflation - ReAugmentation Timing

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January 24, 2022

Answer: Timing between deflation and implant revision

Justin Perez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 24, 2022

Answer: Timing between deflation and implant revision

Justin Perez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2021

Answer: Implant deflation

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2021

Answer: Implant deflation

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 13, 2021

Answer: Exchange

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2021

Answer: Exchange

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2021

Answer: Implant removal

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2021

Answer: Implant removal

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