How different would 390ccs vs 450ccs silicone round textured implants be in the body?

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Currently have 450mls round gel textured. Would like to be smaller in size but if 390mls is going to be a dramatic visible change I may not want to do this. Next size is 420mls. I am also getting a breastlift with lollipop incision along with decreasing implant size. My thought is with the lollipop taking out breast tissue, that this alone would decrease my breast size in itself? How much size difference would my breast be if I were to keep 450mls with the lollipop lift?

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

If you are going to have a breast lift, and want to be smaller, there is no better time to down size your breast  implants. The breast lift can be adjusted to match the new breast volume. Reducing your breast implants' volumes from 450 to 390 would be expected to reduce your bust about 1/2 a cup size. The lift alone will reposition the breast volume and reshape the breast, but not reduce volume. Decreasing the breast volume without a lift, may cause additional sagging.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Though a breast lift only removes skin and no breast tissue, the compression of the skin envelope on the breast does reduce the apparent volume.  This depends upon the density of breast tissue and the amount of skin laxity.  You will have to trust the judgment of the plastic surgeon you select. Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of breast augmentations and lifts each year, has great reviews, and has great before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Lewis Ladocsi, MD, FACS · Answer

HI Itsjustmeb.  The volume changes you mention are only about 5 to 10% of the volume of your current implant.  I do not think that this will make a dramatic change, since your breast mound is composed of the implant AND your natural breast tissue.  390 cc implants are still large, and I am sure you will still look pretty despite the reduction in size.  If you want to be a little smaller, then you will probably be happy.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

While there is a 60 cc difference in volume, it may not show up too much in the projection or width.  You can do a baggy test to see if you like the volume.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

As others have stated going from a 450 cc breast implant to a 390 cc breast implant is not a very significant reduction in breast implant size.Since you're having a breast lift and want to reduce your breast implant size my guess is he would have to go down to 300-325 cc to see a significant difference.  However you need to have an in person examination and consultation with your plastic surgeon to carefully discuss this issue.

How different would 390ccs vs 450ccs silicone round textured implants be in the body?

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