Recent breast implants 275cc & looking to downsize to 215cc. Worth it? I realize most women would be happy w/ the result.(photo)

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9 months ago I had a mommy makeover and wanted my breasts back to pre-breastfeeding A/B cups. I got Mentor silicone mod plus 275 (11.6cm diameter) and though they look great they are too big for me (now a 30E cup) - too much front and side projection and everyone I know asks if I had a boob job. Thinking of replacing to 215cc moderate (11.6cm diameter). Worth it? Will it look worse? Any other options? Can I fix the width given nipples? Picture looks smaller than in clothes. Thanks in advance.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think your breast look good. 275 cc implants are not considered large at all.  Only you can determine if f downsizing is worthwhile, but I think the breast look excellent the way they are.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I do think it is worth it. Each woman has her own taste and desires for how she wants to look. As for what to do, I think your plan of picking the same diameter implant in a lower profile is fabulous. However, given your lean body and desire to look natural, you are one of the few people who would get a visual benefit from a shaped device, like the Mentor Memory Shape or the Natrelle 410.  Additional benefits of these form stable devices is the least potential for rippling and the greatest durability in shape through the years.To be honest, you won't find many surgeons in LA who would recommend such a thing, especially as a revision surgery. Most American surgeons have no experience with them, and simply don't want to use them for fear of rotation, a very low risk phenomenon when the surgeon is experienced. However, I can assure you that if the concept sound good you should talk to those of us who use these implants on a daily basis. Best of luck!

Thomas S. Taylor, FACS · Answer

Breast aesthetics is very individual and personal. Yes, you have a very nice result with your 275 cc implants. But, if you feel they are too big it is very easy and reasonable to downsize your implants.  If you do so your total breast size will be smaller as well as the height and width dimensions. This type of implant exchange can easily be done in an office setting with minimal recovery.  I hope this helps!

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

the old but common saying if it ain't broke don't fix them applies here. You have a beautiful result. I would leave them alone because 50 cc isn't going to make a world of difference anyway.

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACS · Answer

Reducing your implant size seems reasonable by 60 cc. I don't believe a capsulectomy will be necessary. Tight compression bra after will be useful.

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