I currently have full 38 DD breasts with 650 cc saline implants. I am having my them replaced w/ silicone gel implants and having another breast lift. After the birth of my 1 yr old my breasts became even bigger and now droop & my original breast lift scars are stretched and dark. My goal is to pick them back up and have a nice rounded look to them. I would like to go down to an average D. I am 5'5" tall I weigh 159 with an athletic build. would 500 cc's be the right amount to achieve this size?
July 15, 2014
Answer: Bottoming Out and Breast Implants Thank you for your pictures. It appears that you have a bottoming-out deformity. This is common after having large breast implants and after breast feeding. You certainly will require a breast lift, but my biggest fear is that the bottom skin has stretched out to the point that it will not support even a smaller implant. You may want to discuss with your board-certified plastic surgeon the possibility of using some sort of additional tissue support (Mesh, Strattice, Seri-Scaffold, etc) inside the breast pocket. In my experience, this can assist with supporting the implant to prevent long term deformity and bottoming-out. As far as the actual size goes, this is a difficult question. I use "sizers" in the operating room to choose the perfect implant for your body frame and to accommodate the pocket. You may want to discuss an acceptable range of sizes with your surgeon, so that they can decide the best option with you. Above all, information is key....definitely worth discussing your personal situation with your surgeon.
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July 15, 2014
Answer: Bottoming Out and Breast Implants Thank you for your pictures. It appears that you have a bottoming-out deformity. This is common after having large breast implants and after breast feeding. You certainly will require a breast lift, but my biggest fear is that the bottom skin has stretched out to the point that it will not support even a smaller implant. You may want to discuss with your board-certified plastic surgeon the possibility of using some sort of additional tissue support (Mesh, Strattice, Seri-Scaffold, etc) inside the breast pocket. In my experience, this can assist with supporting the implant to prevent long term deformity and bottoming-out. As far as the actual size goes, this is a difficult question. I use "sizers" in the operating room to choose the perfect implant for your body frame and to accommodate the pocket. You may want to discuss an acceptable range of sizes with your surgeon, so that they can decide the best option with you. Above all, information is key....definitely worth discussing your personal situation with your surgeon.
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July 16, 2014
Answer: Downsizing in Texas? Dear sls,It is refreshing to hear that someone is actually downsizing their breasts in Texas. The size implants that you have chosen to replace with should give you the desired D cup breast. Also, the implants will be lighter and should age better than your current heavy saline implants. Good luck!
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July 16, 2014
Answer: Downsizing in Texas? Dear sls,It is refreshing to hear that someone is actually downsizing their breasts in Texas. The size implants that you have chosen to replace with should give you the desired D cup breast. Also, the implants will be lighter and should age better than your current heavy saline implants. Good luck!
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