I have silicone subfascial implants placed through the armpit in March 2018. Left breast has always had more upper pole, but shaped differently. Over the last 2 years, the left side has become firm to the point it's painful when laying on my stomach or when pressure is applied. The tissue is all at the bottom & nipple is starting to point downward. Does this appear to be snoopy boob & possibly capsular contracture? If so, how complicated is the revision process?
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Because you are over a year out and doing well overall, it is unlikely that you are at significantly increased risks. Each procedure still carries some risk on its own. Due to the reasonably sized increases you desire, it is likely that you will do very well overall. A full consultation would...
Yes, you can downsize implants. At size 32 or 34, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. At size 36 or 38, each 200 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. From this, you can compute the volume required to achieve your desired goal. However, reducing the implant...
Adding a little more may do the trick. I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon and getting his/her advice. An exam and measurements are needed to be certain.
