I had 380cc, moderate profile, silicone under muscle implant surgery 11/2 years ago. I had wanted to increase my bust by 1 cup size but ended up with a 2+ cup increase in size. My breasts look beautiful, but they are just too large for my taste and activity level. I am hesitant to have another surgery, but feel that I have given enough time to get used to my breasts and am not happy. Will the recovery be easier/faster for this procedure given that there are no complications?
February 9, 2015
Answer: Revision breast augmentation to downsize implants usually easy recovery There are a few things that factor in such as whether any internal sutures are need to reduce the pocket when placing smaller implants, but in general the recovery is much easier.
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Revision breast augmentation to downsize implants usually easy recovery There are a few things that factor in such as whether any internal sutures are need to reduce the pocket when placing smaller implants, but in general the recovery is much easier.
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Answer: Revisional Surgery to downsize can be tricky, and truly needs consultation, photos & breast measurements to give exact answers I have done many cases similar to what you describe. However, each one is unique and based on anatomy.I would advise you, if you can, to have a consultation in person with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. I always do a complete history (a copy of your implant card with exact style, size, manufacturer), an good exam, the old operative note, and then current breast measurements and photo analysis is what I would need to make a great operative plan for you. In many cases, when the patient desires to have the implant size decrease, a lift that I can at times, do internally, by modifying the implant pocket from within and seating the implants on top of the chest creating cleavage is what can achieve a new pocket that can fit a smaller implant. If, however, there is too much skin, then, a mastopexy or breast lift of some type, may be needed. These are the basic tenets to my doing a good evaluation and making a customized plan for your remodel and request to downsize. There can be complications, as with any surgery, and the most serious with breast implant surgeries are bleeding, drainage (serum or blood collections in the pocket, and potentially infection. Of course, there are other aesthetic complications, such as asymmetry, contractures, wrinkles and others. I hope this helps. I have a lot of experience with breast revisions and find them quite challenging and rewarding, but I would need to thoroughly evaluate the patient in each and every instance. I wish you the best in achieving your goals.
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Answer: Revisional Surgery to downsize can be tricky, and truly needs consultation, photos & breast measurements to give exact answers I have done many cases similar to what you describe. However, each one is unique and based on anatomy.I would advise you, if you can, to have a consultation in person with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. I always do a complete history (a copy of your implant card with exact style, size, manufacturer), an good exam, the old operative note, and then current breast measurements and photo analysis is what I would need to make a great operative plan for you. In many cases, when the patient desires to have the implant size decrease, a lift that I can at times, do internally, by modifying the implant pocket from within and seating the implants on top of the chest creating cleavage is what can achieve a new pocket that can fit a smaller implant. If, however, there is too much skin, then, a mastopexy or breast lift of some type, may be needed. These are the basic tenets to my doing a good evaluation and making a customized plan for your remodel and request to downsize. There can be complications, as with any surgery, and the most serious with breast implant surgeries are bleeding, drainage (serum or blood collections in the pocket, and potentially infection. Of course, there are other aesthetic complications, such as asymmetry, contractures, wrinkles and others. I hope this helps. I have a lot of experience with breast revisions and find them quite challenging and rewarding, but I would need to thoroughly evaluate the patient in each and every instance. I wish you the best in achieving your goals.
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