I am looking to replace my 20 year old breast implants. I’m 5’6” 130lbs, have 2 children (after implants) and am 44. I started with a 34B, then got 330 ccs and was a 34D, and am now a 32DDD with 550ccs, round, moderate profile. I am now considering downsizing to 475 or 500ccs. My breasts can look quite bulky at times and sometimes just right. What size/shape would you recommend? I am really struggling with implant size and shape, as I am not sure what is causing them to look so bulky at times
May 16, 2023
Answer: Revision breast augmentation Proper naked breast photos with anterior and both sides would aid in accurate assessments. That being said... Your breasts look very nice now, but you are in very good shape with a narrow waist line. This makes the breast look even larger. 550cc implants are very large, even for your frame. Downsizing would require more than 50cc's, so consider at least 75-100cc reduction. I am still thinking of changing to a moderate + implant and suturing the lateral pockets so the implants stay more medial/midline, vs lateral towards the armpit. Before photos also help in deciding on the new implants and any anatomical concerns. Best wishes, Dr. Taranow
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May 16, 2023
Answer: Revision breast augmentation Proper naked breast photos with anterior and both sides would aid in accurate assessments. That being said... Your breasts look very nice now, but you are in very good shape with a narrow waist line. This makes the breast look even larger. 550cc implants are very large, even for your frame. Downsizing would require more than 50cc's, so consider at least 75-100cc reduction. I am still thinking of changing to a moderate + implant and suturing the lateral pockets so the implants stay more medial/midline, vs lateral towards the armpit. Before photos also help in deciding on the new implants and any anatomical concerns. Best wishes, Dr. Taranow
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May 16, 2023
Answer: Size At 550 cc's, your implants are too large and heavy for your frame, so they will look bulky. You need to go back down to a size that better fits your frame and tissue. However, with such large implants, you have stretched and thinned your own tissue more and may need a lift. I would suggest going back to 350, or 400 maximum.
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May 16, 2023
Answer: Size At 550 cc's, your implants are too large and heavy for your frame, so they will look bulky. You need to go back down to a size that better fits your frame and tissue. However, with such large implants, you have stretched and thinned your own tissue more and may need a lift. I would suggest going back to 350, or 400 maximum.
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