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How much does breast explantation cost? 9 answers

I am now 63 and am beginning to realize that no other woman my age has such full and perky breasts as I do. I am beginning to feel self-conscious and...

Subpectoral breast implant removal: what happens to muscle cut? 11 answers

I have read questions regarding breast augmentation and if you are unhappy with the results, you can always take them out. Of course, doctors warn the...

Risks and side effects of downsizing breast implants 14 answers

I had 500 grams silicone high profile implants place about 3 months ago. They feel a little too big and firm. I would like to downgrade them to maybe...

What is the average "life" of a breast implant? 16 answers

What is the procedure for replacing implants? I have had my saline implants for over 15 yrs. How long is the expected time period before you need to...

How do I find a trustworthy doctor for breast explantation? 19 answers

I need to get an explantation, but don't have any idea how to find a surgeon. How do I find a trustworthy doctor to do the procedure? My GP couldn't...

Can implant exchange increase capsular contracture risk? 11 answers

I have had implants for 7.5 years with no problems that I am aware of! However, they are def larger than is proportional with my frame as my rib cage...

Removing breast implants due to illness 6 answers

What is your opinion on women wanting their breast implants removed due to illness? Why don't doctors mention this procedure to women wanting their...

Should the capsule be removed during breast implant removal? 7 answers

I have only had my implants for 2 years. Silicone, places under muscle. I have had no trouble but would like them out. I am wondering if the...

Is it true that my breast will look better after breast implant removal? 4 answers

I had 475cc silicone gel implants put in 3 weeks ago and I want to remove them. The doctor says he will remove the implants, but I must wait 2 weeks....

Breast implant removal outcome? 3 answers

I recently had breast implants put in from my size A and went to a C. It has almost been one year and am looking to remove them because I am not...

Breast implant removal under local anesthesia? 4 answers

I just had implant removal and replacement with breast lift 7 days ago. My left breast is red swollen and tender. If it is infected and i need it...

Louisville Breast Explant 2 answers

I am very fearful of going through explantation surgery due to the possible aesthetic outcome. I would love any references for experienced doctors in...

Breast implant removal of 20 year old polyurethane implants 2 answers

In 1988, I had breast augmentation using the Polyurethane implants. I have had no problems at all with them for the last 20 years. I am however now...

Can I refill my saline breast implants? 7 answers

I was happy with my breast augmentation, from 34A I went to 34C,even small D.Saline implants. But since last year they apear to gettting smaller and...

What can one expect from Breast implant removal? 3 answers

Recovery? Pain? I was told by my surgeon that he could remove them under straight local. They are not ruptured. Is this true? I'm 30 years old. I had...

Should the capsule be removed with the implants? 3 answers

If someone wants to permanently remove their saline breast implants, does the capsule need to be removed as well? If the capsule stays in, what...

Breastfeeding after Breast implant removal 4 answers

I would like to remove my silicone gel breast implants (10 years old, rupture suspect). Actually I have three children whom I successfully breastfed...

Would I need a Breast lift after Breast implant removal? 2 answers

I want my breast implants removed. One is 250cc and the other 270cc. I am only 5"2" and have a size small top. My question is, am I going to...

Germany plastic surgeon recommendations 3 answers

I have had silicone implants since 1999, so far no side effects, but want to have them removed just in case. Can anyone recommend a surgeon who will...

Unilateral or bilateral explantation? 5 answers

Hello Doctors - What are the pros and cons of unilateral vs bilatral explantation of breast implants when one side of the breast is fine? If I have...

En bloc breast implant removal? 4 answers

I have 18 year old breast implants placed behind the muscle wall. I want the implants removed. I do not want replacement of implants. Is the en bloc...

Aesthetic result after breast implant removal? 2 answers

I had a silent breast implant rupture (no encapsulation). My breasts are both soft and jiggly. The implants are 10 years old, mushy, and soft, and I...

What's the downtime for Breast Implant Removal and Lift? 2 answers

I am 54 and have had my Saline Breast Implants for 14 years. I want to remove them. I think I need a Breast Lift because I've gained weight. What's...

Breast size after removing silicone implants? 1 answer

I had breast reduction and ended up with a 200cc silicone implant in just one breast. If I have to remove it, what size will I be? Right now, I use 36...


Florida Breast Implant Replacement 2 answers

Does anyone know of a Plastic surgeon in the south Florida area able to perform this type of procedure, to remove old implant and repalce with new?

Easier breast feeding after implant removal? 3 answers

I've had  saline breast implants for 10 years (under the muscle and through the nipple). I am having difficulty nursing my daughter. With the...

Breast Implant Removal after 6 years? 4 answers

I have had my saline breast implants for the past 6 years and I have been having severe pain in my right breast. I do believe that it is from my...

Breast implant removal without the outrageous cost? 2 answers

My right breast implant has ruptured for the second time. I want to have them both removed, but do not want to pay the $2500 it will cost for the...

Effects of removal on newly implanted breasts? 2 answers

I am 5'7" and 108 lbs. I was a small A before my implants and I have 421cc silicone. It has only been barely 3 months since I got them. I now...

What would happen if 20 year old Breast Implants were removed? 4 answers

I have 20 year old silcone capsulated Breast Implants. I'm sixty years old. I'm considering having them removed and not replaced. This will leave...

How long after augmentation to get Breast implant removal? 2 answers

I just had my Breast augmentation 6 weeks ago and feel they are absolutely too big. I am 5'3" - 115 lbs. I had always been a natural 34D, but...

Is explantation the best option for bottomed out implants? 2 answers

I had 2 failed bottoming out and lateral displacement revisions. My Breast Implants are 350cc. The problems is in the first surgeon, not implants. My...

Ruptured breast implants removal and lift at the same time? 17 answers

I'd like to have my ruptured breast implants removed and have a breast lift done at the same time. I've heard it may be better to wait, but I'm...

Will removing breast implants make mammograms easier to read? 3 answers

I am a 58-year-old woman who had breast implants placed twice, first silicone and then saline implants about 14 years ago. I am happy with the way...

Breast implant replacement after surgeon retired - what info do I need? 18 answers

I had implants about 14 years ago. One of them is starting to change shape, and they look less natural than before, and a little harder. The doctor...

Silicone Breast Implant removal and replacement cost? 2 answers

How much does a silicone Breast implant removal and replacement usually cost? I had the original implants put in 23 years ago. I would like them...

What happens after breast implant removal? 3 answers

I am 25 years old and I did breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. My natural breasts are B cup and I had 300cc gel silicone. Now I still feel pain and...

Good idea not to replace breast implants after capsular contracture? 5 answers

I have a stage 4 capsular contracture in my right breast. I had my surgery 6 years ago. I am considering not getting the breast implants replaced and...

Please recommend an expert on Breast Implant removal in the Ohio area? 1 answer

I'm 58 years old. I had Silicone Breast Implant surgery 27 yrs. ago. Implants were placed behind muscle wall. Been having some pain in my left breast....

Breast implants removal information? 4 answers

I received submuscular Mentor saline implants (340 cc) fifteen years ago in Montréal, Quebec (from a 34A to now a 40 C/D). For the past several...

Explantations done on someone who had bilateral mastectomy? 2 answers

How many explantations have you done from someone who had bi-lateral mastectomy? Of those, how many chose not to have breast implants replaced?

Who'd you recommend for Breast Implant Removal in New York? 2 answers

Can I have my Implants Removed without getting a Breast Lift? I am African American and I'm prone to keloids! Are there any good New York City...

Breast implant removal after Benelli Lift? 1 answer

I had breast implants (300cc saline over muscle) with a benelli lift 2 months ago and they are far too big (went from B to D, but wanted C). I am...

Will DDD breasts sag if Breast implants are removed? 3 answers

I have Saline Breast implants that I got 5 years ago. I always thought my boobs were too big. They are now a 32DDD. I'm 5'2'' 115lbs. In April 09, we...

Breast Implant Removal before or after pregnancy? 5 answers

I'm 27 and have had Breast Implants for 5 years total (350cc Saline for 2 years, 225cc Silicone gel for 3 years). I would like to get them removed...

What to expect from Breast Implant Removal of 180cc gummy bear? 1 answer

Hello! I am 24 years old, and I had my Breast Augmentation 2 months ago with 180cc gummy bear implants. It was a very sudden decision which I now...