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Is there much difference my breasts could retract whether I leave the capsule or remove the anterior side of it? (Photos)

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Wanting to remove 6 y/o, 525cc, Allergen, HP implants as they are too large for my size 8 frame, 30" back. Being only 25 I want to do in two stages, to see how much natural retraction happens in the hope I could avoid scarring and have clearer view before deciding how I want to proceed for second op. Keeping costs down, is there really that much difference of how my breasts could retract whether I leave the capsule or remove the anterior side of it? Pics are from 3D app.

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