I have Mentor saline implants filled to 375 CC, the procedure done in 2004. I have been quite happy with my breasts and the implants, but lately, as I approach menopause, I'm wishing for somewhat smaller breasts! Can I have, say, 100 or 150 cc of the saline removed from the implants, or will I need to have complete removal and replacement with smaller implants?
Answer: Best choice is new implants, perhaps with a lift as well Downsizing your breast size is best achieved with new implants, not removing the fluid from the existing ones. In order to give you the best cosmetic appearance, you may also require a breast lift as well to tighten the pocket of the implant. Another option is a lift alone without any implants, but these options are best discussed with your surgeon so that he can discuss with you the pros and cons of each choice. Simply removing saline from your existing implants, however, is not a good choice for all of the reasons already stated.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Answer: Best choice is new implants, perhaps with a lift as well Downsizing your breast size is best achieved with new implants, not removing the fluid from the existing ones. In order to give you the best cosmetic appearance, you may also require a breast lift as well to tighten the pocket of the implant. Another option is a lift alone without any implants, but these options are best discussed with your surgeon so that he can discuss with you the pros and cons of each choice. Simply removing saline from your existing implants, however, is not a good choice for all of the reasons already stated.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Answer: When to Use Same Implants with Downsize I would not recommend this as the chance of old implants rupturing in the near future doesn't warrant the risk of a subsequent operation in the future, plus you will probably need to make your pocket smaller, any warranties that may be in effect are voided, and putting too little saline often causes rippling/waviness and premature rupture. Check out IDEAL implants for saline implants that feel like silicone.
Helpful
Answer: When to Use Same Implants with Downsize I would not recommend this as the chance of old implants rupturing in the near future doesn't warrant the risk of a subsequent operation in the future, plus you will probably need to make your pocket smaller, any warranties that may be in effect are voided, and putting too little saline often causes rippling/waviness and premature rupture. Check out IDEAL implants for saline implants that feel like silicone.
Helpful
August 26, 2009
Answer: Changing size of breast implants If you currently have 375cc saline implants and would like to end up with 225-275cc you will definitely need new implants as the implants can only be filled to a certain volume. Ex. your 375 cc implant can be filled from 350-375, but it can't be deflated all the way down into the 225-275cc range.
Helpful
August 26, 2009
Answer: Changing size of breast implants If you currently have 375cc saline implants and would like to end up with 225-275cc you will definitely need new implants as the implants can only be filled to a certain volume. Ex. your 375 cc implant can be filled from 350-375, but it can't be deflated all the way down into the 225-275cc range.
Helpful
September 27, 2016
Answer: Decreasing the size of an implant. If you would like to decrease the size of an implant, this will require another surgery.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
September 27, 2016
Answer: Decreasing the size of an implant. If you would like to decrease the size of an implant, this will require another surgery.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
March 13, 2009
Answer: Saline Implants and Reduction You can adjust those implants by 50 cc, that is, if they were 325 filled to 375. This is not a significant reduction.
Helpful
March 13, 2009
Answer: Saline Implants and Reduction You can adjust those implants by 50 cc, that is, if they were 325 filled to 375. This is not a significant reduction.
Helpful
