I've had 260cc round implants (under muscle) for 8 years and hate them (too big!) I'd love to explant but scared of how they’ll look, so want to swap to the smallest implant possible. I consulted with a well-regarded surgeon, & he said I could only downsize to 175cc-250cc (he would decide when operating) and I’d have to keep the same projection to prevent the breast pocket from collapsing? Is this true or could I go MUCH smaller? (I previously had implants over muscle, if relevant)
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It is very normal for the 2 implants to behave differently. This is not something to worry about. In your case the implant may move to the side because of the lateral extension to the pocket. Meaning that when creating the pocket for the implant at the time of your surgery the implant on the...
The implant of the side you refer to as smaller sits slightly higher than the opposite side and as a result the position of the nipple areola complex appears to be lower (or “look down”). I am wondering if you used the breast binder at all in your post operative period. That helps the imp...
Generally a double bubble deformity occurs when your implant descends lower than the previous breast 'fold' or IMF and the pre-existing fold is still visible (the higher of the two curved lines on the affected breast).
This can happen for a variety of different reasons. The best treatment...
