440cc - can I go back to 32D without drastically damaging my boobs? (Photo)

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Thinking about downsizing my breast implants. I started off as a 32A girl then had two breast implant augmentation surgeries (Feb 2021 and Dec 2021) to get as large as I am today. My first implants were about 385 ccs and put me at 32D then my second implant replacements were about 440 ccs and made me 32DDD. My boobs are beautiful. I just like the way the 32Ds look on my body and under clothes better. There are tops I can’t wear now without looking trashy. Can I go back to 32D without drastically damaging my beautiful boobs (sag, scarring)?

Jonathan Heistein, MD · Answer

Yes, you should be able to go back down to your 1st implant size easily.  Your surgeon may have to tighten the pockets a bit but that’s usually not a big deal in a situation like yours. Best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Transformingme,
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

Yes, you can go down in size and your pockets can be tightened internally if needed. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

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