Am I able to exchange implant for a lot smaller and lift?

July 27, 2022
Asked By:suprwmn72 in Phoenix, Arizona

Hello. So I would like to know if I do not have any options whatsoever. I currently have above muscle saline implants (36DD). Diagnosed breast cancer few years ago. Lumpectomy, Chemo and radiation to one breast. I have wanted to swap out current implant for much smaller poss. Silicone and get a lift. Am told not to do it because of radiation or if I do high risk wound healing complications. So am I just SOL? Nothing I can do? Can’t go smaller.

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