Will I have extra skin if I downsize my implants from a 380cc to a 300cc? I have had 360cc implants filled to 380cc for 8 years. Over time, I feel they are too far apart and too big. I have a surgery this month to fix the pockets and bring them closer together. However, I'm also thinking about downsizing to a 300cc implant filled maybe to 325cc. I just want to be slightly smaller but I'm afraid I will have extra skin or tissue, will this happen? Can I downsize this same implant?
August 26, 2011
Answer: Downsizing implants
Difficult question to answer as I dont have any pictures to go by. However, you are having what sounds like a capsulorrhaphy to tighten the pocket which will help bring the implants more medial to give better cleavage.
I would have to see some pictures to really be able to tell, but it really depends on how much loose skin you have right now as well and where your nipple and areola position is.
Hope that helps.
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August 26, 2011
Answer: Downsizing implants
Difficult question to answer as I dont have any pictures to go by. However, you are having what sounds like a capsulorrhaphy to tighten the pocket which will help bring the implants more medial to give better cleavage.
I would have to see some pictures to really be able to tell, but it really depends on how much loose skin you have right now as well and where your nipple and areola position is.
Hope that helps.
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May 12, 2010
Answer: Extra skin after a breast implant exchange
It is possible that you may have extra skin after exchanging your current breast implants with a smaller set. For this reason, it is important to discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is very experienced in breast implants and breast lift surgery. During your consultation, the plastic surgeon will evaluate the quality of your skin and may be able to tell you if they feel that the skin will retract enough so that the smaller implant will not create sagging. If your surgeon believes that the skin will not contract sufficiently, they will typically recommend a small breast lift at the same time. Some patients are reluctant to receive a breast lift because of the additional scarring. If you choose not to receive a breast lift, keep in mind that after the healing process you may be dissatisfied if there is indeed extra skin and dripping of the breast and this will require a breast lift at a later date.
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May 12, 2010
Answer: Extra skin after a breast implant exchange
It is possible that you may have extra skin after exchanging your current breast implants with a smaller set. For this reason, it is important to discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is very experienced in breast implants and breast lift surgery. During your consultation, the plastic surgeon will evaluate the quality of your skin and may be able to tell you if they feel that the skin will retract enough so that the smaller implant will not create sagging. If your surgeon believes that the skin will not contract sufficiently, they will typically recommend a small breast lift at the same time. Some patients are reluctant to receive a breast lift because of the additional scarring. If you choose not to receive a breast lift, keep in mind that after the healing process you may be dissatisfied if there is indeed extra skin and dripping of the breast and this will require a breast lift at a later date.
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