I had 10 yr old saline implants swapped out for silicone gel nearly 3 weeks ago. I had no record of the cc's of the old implants, so the surgeon had to estimate by measuring in surgery. The goal was to keep the same size, but I feel like my breasts look so much smaller now in clothes. Will decreased swelling make them even smaller over time, or will they "drop" fuller again as they did the first time? I did have a pocket revision to make them sit a little closer together on the chest.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Do implants "drop" after an implant exchange?
I think that you will find that your areola will remain the size that they currently are ( or become slightly larger as the healing process continues); unfortunately, they will not go back to their previous size. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
I'm afraid this will sound harsh but it's an important part of what we do ... determining the patient's motives and degree of realism in their expectations. Your results are beautiful. That does not mean you can't go bigger. But if, with these results, you don't feel pretty enough to take your...
I would be more suspicious that a 1000cc overfilled saline implant is the cause of your firm Breast. Might not be a cc at all. I would visit a board certified plastic surgeon because this question cannot be answered without examining your breasts.
