Hi. Four years ago I made the stupid choice of getting 700cc (Round smooth silicone, high profile, 14.4 x 6.2cm)breast implants. I am a tall girl, 5' 81/2" and 135 lbs. I wear a 36 band bra. My current cup size is WAY to large! My breasts look extremely fake and i am very self-conscious. Before the 700cc implants I had 400 cc anatomical implants to correct tubular A cups that were also asymetrical. I felt the 400ccs were too small. The 400cc (12.5 cm x 13 cm x 4.9cm) implants were submuscular and looked very natural, they were just small on my broad frame and seemed to be 10 miles apart. I got the 700cc implants to get a cleavage. I hate the high profile, they look really fake and I wanted a natural look. I am getting a revision soon and the doctor recommended Mentor Moderate plus profile, size 450 or 500cc smooth round silicone implants. The dimension of the 450cc implants is 13.6 x 4.2, the 500cc is 14.1 x 4.3cm. I would like a small D, right now I wear a 36D but I know it's the wrong size because the bra cups fit on the breasts like a baseball cap. I just want breasts that look "real". He said he would have to do a lift (hopefully just around the areola). Do you think going from 700cc to 450 or 500cc is feasible? Can this still produce pretty breasts that look "real"? What is your experience with downsizing?
Answer: Downsizing breast implants with natural result is possible
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Answer: A lot will depend on your exam A lot of what can be done depends upon your skin quality and the degree of droop or ptosis that you have. Seek out a consult with a plastic surgeon in you area. I agree with the person you saw in that many times when you go down significantly in size you may need a lift to tighten the skin around the new implant size. All of this should be possible.
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Answer: A lot will depend on your exam A lot of what can be done depends upon your skin quality and the degree of droop or ptosis that you have. Seek out a consult with a plastic surgeon in you area. I agree with the person you saw in that many times when you go down significantly in size you may need a lift to tighten the skin around the new implant size. All of this should be possible.
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January 14, 2017
Answer: Decreasing Breast Implant Size with a Revision It is certainly feasible to #downsize to smaller implants and also alter the positioning; if possible. However, decreasing is size may also require a Breast #Lift to to #tighten loose skin, better optimize the end result. Any #revision has risks of unhappy outcome or other complications. Also, the right implant for the revision is contingent on shape of body and your desired outcome.
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January 14, 2017
Answer: Decreasing Breast Implant Size with a Revision It is certainly feasible to #downsize to smaller implants and also alter the positioning; if possible. However, decreasing is size may also require a Breast #Lift to to #tighten loose skin, better optimize the end result. Any #revision has risks of unhappy outcome or other complications. Also, the right implant for the revision is contingent on shape of body and your desired outcome.
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December 21, 2016
Answer: What Happens when You Downsize Large Volume Implants Hi and great question. I think it is feasible to go down in implant size. This process just adds one more step: how to deal with the excess skin and the position of the nipple. Why? Because as we decrease the volume of the implant the sag is going to increase. This will be seen as excess skin and a lower nipple position. Overall, this will result in a less perky, less youthful, and less aesthetically pleasing breast. The way I deal with significant excess skin and/or low nipples is by a lift. Is a lift alway necessary? No, not always.If you are downsizing your implant by only about 10%, then you should not need a lift.
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December 21, 2016
Answer: What Happens when You Downsize Large Volume Implants Hi and great question. I think it is feasible to go down in implant size. This process just adds one more step: how to deal with the excess skin and the position of the nipple. Why? Because as we decrease the volume of the implant the sag is going to increase. This will be seen as excess skin and a lower nipple position. Overall, this will result in a less perky, less youthful, and less aesthetically pleasing breast. The way I deal with significant excess skin and/or low nipples is by a lift. Is a lift alway necessary? No, not always.If you are downsizing your implant by only about 10%, then you should not need a lift.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Reduction Yes, it is possible to reduce the volume by 200 cc. This however, may require a full breast lift at the same time to tighten up all of the loosened skin. Consult with several breast revision specialists.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Reduction Yes, it is possible to reduce the volume by 200 cc. This however, may require a full breast lift at the same time to tighten up all of the loosened skin. Consult with several breast revision specialists.
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Downsizing is difficult Downsizing presents some technical challenges, but in your case you are so unhappy with your current size that it is very likely to make you happy.
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Downsizing is difficult Downsizing presents some technical challenges, but in your case you are so unhappy with your current size that it is very likely to make you happy.
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