So I have Natrelle high profile silicone implants 600cc (I have a periolar incision under the muscle/Keller funnel) and I would like to exchange them for Mentor gel high profile 450cc. Can I just get a inflammamory incision to remove my implants and put the new ones in without lift? Or will that look bad? Will it also be better to go 500cc to cover enough surface area to cover any gap? Will there also be a noticeable gap? What can I expect? Should I use different implants instead to reach my dream pic?
January 26, 2017
Answer: Is it possible just to exchange my implants without lift? Thank you for your pictures and questions. What is the motivation for the implant exchange? I think that you have a good result and unless you just want smaller implants, then I would leave things alone. Sometimes the enemy of "good" is "better." Don't look at a picture of someone else's implant size and assume you can have that result just by copying their size. This is faulty thinking and should be avoided. If you do want to downsize your implants a significant amount, then you run the risk of needing additional surgery to achieve your desired goal. This decision would have to be made after an exam and consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and depends on multiple factors, including your overall expectations.Hope this helps!
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January 26, 2017
Answer: Is it possible just to exchange my implants without lift? Thank you for your pictures and questions. What is the motivation for the implant exchange? I think that you have a good result and unless you just want smaller implants, then I would leave things alone. Sometimes the enemy of "good" is "better." Don't look at a picture of someone else's implant size and assume you can have that result just by copying their size. This is faulty thinking and should be avoided. If you do want to downsize your implants a significant amount, then you run the risk of needing additional surgery to achieve your desired goal. This decision would have to be made after an exam and consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and depends on multiple factors, including your overall expectations.Hope this helps!
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January 26, 2017
Answer: Breast implant exchange Your current picture looks great. Unless you are having problems with your implants, or if they are too heavy for you, I probably would not change them at all. Every surgery has some risk of complications and the outcome must outweigh the risks to justify having this done. If you still want to go to a smaller implant, you should be ok, but if the implant pocket is made smaller to create the fullness you like on the top, it may make the nipple sit too low and will not look good. Then you may need a lift.
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January 26, 2017
Answer: Breast implant exchange Your current picture looks great. Unless you are having problems with your implants, or if they are too heavy for you, I probably would not change them at all. Every surgery has some risk of complications and the outcome must outweigh the risks to justify having this done. If you still want to go to a smaller implant, you should be ok, but if the implant pocket is made smaller to create the fullness you like on the top, it may make the nipple sit too low and will not look good. Then you may need a lift.
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