Downsizing Implants: two stage breast implant revision - is this the best route?

December 2, 2021
Asked By:xandrasmith in Miami, Florida

I am planning to downsize my breast implants a small amount - 150cc. I have had them for 2 years. I have consulted with a few doctors and one suggested that a 2 stage procedure would be ideal - implant removal followed by 3 weeks with no implants in to allow skin to retract, then 2nd surgery to place new implants. I don't want to have 2 surgeries if its not necessary but I do want the best result so I'm unsure whether I should go this route / if it will really make a difference. I'm late 20s.

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December 7, 2021

Answer: Exchange

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 7, 2021

Answer: Exchange

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 6, 2021

Answer: Implant exchange

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 6, 2021

Answer: Implant exchange

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 4, 2021

Answer: Implants

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 4, 2021

Answer: Implants

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 5, 2021

Answer: Implants replacement

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2021

Answer: Implants replacement

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2021

Answer: No need for two stages

December 5, 2021

Answer: No need for two stages

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