Hi, I am 27 years old and have had implants (325cc hp). I want to reduce them to 200cc. Should I wait after having children?

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I was originally 32B and wanted to be 32C... unfortunately, I am now 32DD (same brand for all sizes mentioned). I want to go back to 32C assuming that my breasts might get larger after giving birth. Should I reduce the size now? I am planning to have kids hopefully in two years. What are the pros and cons?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

The results of the breast revision may be compromised if it is done before pregnancy. Many women undergo breast procedures to restore their breasts to the way they looked prior to pregnancy.  Therefore, if you experience weight gain, pregnancies, or any other drastic body altering changes, it is very possible the results may be compromised.  Hence, it may be best to delay your procedure(s) involving the areas affected by pregnancy, weight gain and nursing until after your final pregnancy if at all possible or predictable.

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

If your breasts change significantly with pregnancy, and especially if you breast feed, you may lose a lot of the nice appearance of your breasts.  I'd do surgery now only if you are having problems with your oversized breasts now.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Unless you have significant concerns about your breasts now, or think you will during pregnancy, I would advise you to wait on undergoing any further elective breast surgery until you have completed pregnancies. Doing so will help minimize  the number of operations you undergo.   You may find the attached link, dedicated to revisionary breast surgery (specifically downsizing) helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very hard to go down in size and maintain a nice look.  If you are going to have children your breasts are going to change and you might need surgery after that.  I would wait.  Have your children.  Think about what you want then.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD · Answer

A 200 cc implant is a very small implant.  If you are really considering having children soon and  want to be smaller I would almost just take them out now which is an easy procedure and then start from scratch after children when you see how they have settled and changed after breast feeding.

Hi, I am 27 years old and have had implants (325cc hp). I want to reduce them to 200cc. Should I wait after having children?

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Answer: Wait until after children

Answer: Wait until after children

Answer: Decrease size

Answer: Decrease size

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Hi, I am 27 years old and have had implants (325cc hp). I want to reduce them to 200cc. Should I wait after having children?

Answers (8)

Answer: Wait until after children

Answer: Wait until after children

Answer: Decrease size

Answer: Decrease size

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