Does the Breast Implant Pocket Shrink?

May 1, 2009
Asked By:sandarin a in minnetonka, mn

I had 425cc breast implants replaced with 300cc. Will the pocket made behind my pectoral muscle deacrese in size to accomodate new smaller implant? It feels a little empty.

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May 3, 2009

Answer: Capsules do shrink

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 3, 2009

Answer: Capsules do shrink

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 2, 2009

Answer: It may contract a little

David Rankin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 2, 2009

Answer: It may contract a little

David Rankin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 3, 2009

Answer: Pocket may shrink a small amount over time

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Answer: Pocket may shrink a small amount over time

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May 3, 2009

Answer: No

May 3, 2009

Answer: No

May 3, 2009

Answer: Results May Vary

May 3, 2009

Answer: Results May Vary

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