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Implant exchange to smaller size with NO LIFT, ladies, it can be done!

Hello Realselfers, sorry it's been a while since my last post. Been traveling again and am back in Europe for a week, before we head back out to the West Coast! What a summer this has been. Ladies, I know there are many of you out there who want to downsize your current implants but are afraid of also having to have a breast lift. I was right there with you, just know that this can be done, and there are many women out there getting it done, just like me by deflating first, and some are opting to do it in two procedures, taking out the implants, giving your body time to adjust and shrink, and then going back in and having no implants put it. However you choose, just know that there are options, you don't always have to have the breast lift!!! I was told by 3 different doctors that it could not be done. Went to a PS in Germany, emailed a consult in South Africa, and saw a doctor in the Netherlands, everyone of them told me it couldn't be done. Well, it's done and I am thrilled with the results. I'll be posting some more pics tonight, jet lagging and 11 days post op, so I'm not as well rested I should be, but I'll continue to keep you ladies posted. Thank you to all who have been following my journey, and those of you who have decided to go forward with yours, keep me updated! Sending love, and prayers, and good luck to you all!!!

4 day post op

Ladies, here are the pics I've been promising, my breasts look larger in the pics than they are in person. I am thrilled about the size, the position of my nipples, and SO grateful I was able to exchange to a smaller size with NO lift. I believe that they look very natural this early on, and know they will continue to settle. I'm pretty happy with my breasts, not do much with my weight, yikes!

Breast implant exchange NO breast lift!

Day 1 post op.

LOVE what I am seeing so far. Dr. Magic (Ciaravino) and I agreed that between that silicone size 325-375 would be a good size for me. I awoke to find that I have 350cc silicone and I am just so pleased! Have not taken off the compression bra and gauze bandage roll so I have't seen the end result, but I am including a pic of how they look today with a tank top on. I am loving my results so far, and am just so happy that I could downsize WITHOUT the breast lift scars. All of you who are sending me personal messages, thank you for your support and for taking this journey with me, and those of you that i have inspired to go the deflation route, I wish you luck and know from experience now, that it is a completely wonderful way to go. And again to those sending private messages, please don't hesitate to ask those questions on the board, I know there are many others with the same questions and everyone would benefit from the Q and A's. Have a wonderful day everyone, I will post again with more pics very soon!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3700 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas
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Update- Met with Dr. Ciaravino yesterday morning. He was attentive and KIND. Which is very important to someone about to change their appearance, don't you agree? Dr. Ciaravino really listened to me, understood what my ultimate goal is and together with his excellent staff, I left his offices feeling that whatever the outcome, I am in the best hands. I am giving five stars to he and his staff, for yesterday's visit:)