Looking for Chicago surgeons experienced with breast implant downsizing (photo)

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Hello, I am looking for a surgeon in Chicago and surrounding suberb of IL who are experienced/ specialize in breast implant revision, specifically downsizing. This will be my third surgery and hopefully last for a very long time so I really need someone to get this right for me! I am setting up consults and looking to have the surgery done in May.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear user162626,

finding the right Dr. is extremely challenging especially with the number of online platforms and resources available. There a lot of great Dr's available. Make sure he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Definitely check to make sure your choice specializes in the procedure you want and spend the time to read through patient testimonials. There is a number of different sites where you can check for reviews (Realself, yelp, google, etc.).
You can always pick up the phone and call around also, find an office you feel comfortable with and set up a few consultations.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are very low on the chest wall and you have symmastia.  At this time, I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method.  The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness and elevated higher on the chest wall.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery.  Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Downsizing implants is a common request particularly in women who go from their twenties to somewhat older.  Going down in size requires pocket adjustments but you can predictably reduce size up to about 250xwithout need to consider a breast lift.  Obviously there are other aesthetic considerations that woukd require an in person consultation.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Look at surgeon's website in your area and look at photos of women who went smaller. Most surgeon's do this.

Hilton Becker, MD · Answer

Your breasts are large and you have sym-mastia 
You may want to consider removing your implants and not replacing them

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