Breast implants too big - Low profile or decrease size? (Photos)

Dear newgirl14,

breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.
Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.
While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.
If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.



Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The profile of the implant will only change the diameter of the implant and the projection but if you are keeping the same size of implant, a profile change will likely only make the implant 2-5 mm wider and 2-5 mm less projecting which you will really not be able to notice. In general, in order to see a smaller breast size you would have to decrease at least 75+ cc BUT then you may end up with some skin looseness requiring another breast lift. Things to keep in mind when making your decision.