A significant downsize can result in skin excess. However, this is not always the case. There are other factors at play including age and skin quality.

While a 50 cc downsize is not significant, there is no way to accurately predict how the skin will react post-op. Younger patients with good quality, youthful tissue (w/o striae/stretch marks) can expect a relatively better result than their older counterparts who may require a lift.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

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You have the risks of a second surgery. Also, there is only a 50cc difference, which is perhaps 3-4 tablespoons. I doubt you will notice an appreciable change in the size of your breasts.

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This decrease is less than 1/2 cup, but sagging depends on many factors. This is not a signicant change, and you might not notice much of a difference.

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Hello, and thank you for your question. You would need an in-person examination with a board-certified plastic surgeon to go over your best options. To be honest with you, going from 325cc to 275 cc is not a major difference, and I am not sure what the benefits will be considering that you will have to pay for anesthesia, facility fee, surgeon's fee. If for some reason going down to 275cc were acceptable or appropriate for your situation, you probably wouldn't have new skin sagging as that is not a major reduction of volume.

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Thank you for your question. Because it normally takes roughly 200 cc’s to make one full cup size, going from 325 cc's to 275 cc's will barely be detectable to the average untrained eye. If you are considering having them reduced to that size, there will be a very minimal amount of skin sagging, if any at all.

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Thank you for your question. Without an examination or viewing photos, it is impossible for online consultants to give you good advice. I would recommend communicating with surgeons who can demonstrate examples of their work in regards to "downsizing" breast implants and answer your questions for you.

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The implant pocket can be made smaller during the revision. I would not worry about stretched skin, because the skin usually contracts snugly. But this depends on several factors, including:

* Your age
* The prior condition of your breasts
* Assuming no weight gain/loss in interim
* Hormonal factors
* Skin elasticity
* Tobacco use
* Submuscular vs Subglandular placement
* Textured vs. smooth surface

Without being aware of these factors, as well as other issues, it is very difficult to predict what the shape of your breasts will be or the condition of the skin envelope when you downsize.

Good luck :)

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Thank you for asking. This is hard to say without knowing more about your history and your exam. A small amount of skin may need to be removed in these situations, and perhaps a formal lift may be needed. Other patients may not need any other work if their skin is OK. See a board-certified plastic surgeon who can guide you. Best wishes!

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After downsizing an implant, there is always a possibility of needing a lift. An in-person consultation will help identify if you would need one.

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There are not many risks in changing them to that amount, for you are reducing your cup size by only about one half. For my patients, I can usually do this even under a local anesthetic if they have a saline implant like you do.

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You will need to be examined to see if there will be an issue. Keep in mind that a 50 cc reduction in volume represents only about 15% reduction, and that would be very little visible change.

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Honestly, you will barely notice the difference. There is 150cc in a cup size generally. I don't think you will have any more sagging, but no less than you have now either. The human eye can only start to notice a size difference at 30cc. Good luck

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Why 275? Reducing the implant size by 50cc's is a net reduction of only 3 tablespoons of volume--a table is 15 ccs. Therefore, a 50 cc difference isn't a very significant change. See your local board-certified plastic surgeon to help with the decision making process.

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When you remove saline, the breasts will be smaller and there will be a greater degree of sag. But also it means there is a greater chance of the implant breaking down and leaking because saline has no lubricating properties.

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