Will Decreased Breast Implant Projection Produce Significant Downsizing Results?

Based on the numbers, I think you will notice a significant decrease in breast size with the implants you have chosen.  Although there is very little science behind the "Cup Size", highly projecting implants have a significant effect on the appreciated cup size, so dropping 2 cm will make a noticeable difference.  The mentor implants should be significantly softer than your current implants.

Best wishes,

Dr.B

The Inamed 410 cohesive gel implants are a very projecting, firm implant. The Mentor 200cc round moderate gels are much softer, with a significantly lower projection. When choosing an implant, the width is important to size the device to your breast anatomy. Projection then allows you to fill out the breast at increasing volumes while maintaining a natural base width to the implant. This helps prevent the "implant under the armpit" scenario as well as reducing the incidence of "symmastia." The 200cc moderate implants will definitely give you smaller breasts in comparison to the current 410's that you have.