Breast Implant Removal: Q&A
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Will I Need a Lift with Explant?
I had a breast lift 3 yrs ago. I then added HP mentor 350cc implants a year later. I now feel as my breasts are too big (32DD) and want to explant. I...
12 doctor answers | 2 community comments
What's the Downtime for Breast Implant Removal and Lift?
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...
5 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Breasts Concave 2 Days Following Explant...will This Resolve?
I am 50 years old and have had implants for 2 years. I had a lift 1 year prior to the implant. I am 2 days post explant and my upper pole appears...
6 doctor answers
Is It Normal to Still Have Breast Pain in Both Breasts a Year After Explantation?
Some days are worse. I had submuscular implants. Is this common? I am 46 years old and wonder if it will get worse with age when hormones lessen.
3 doctor answers
Scared of What Breasts Will Look Like After 23 Years of Silicone Implants over the Muscle?
I'm 48 w/silicone implants over the muscle for 23 years. They're encapsulated, but still maintain nipple location and look good w/no...
5 doctor answers | 2 community comments
50 Year Old, 48 Hours After Implant Removal - No Lift - No Implants? (photo)
I am 48 hours post-op. Breast are itchy and wrapped in tensor. I would like to put frozen peas on as my body feels like that would help. Nurse said...
4 doctor answers | 6 community comments
How Much Does Skin Retract After Implant Removal?
I had my implants removed after 5 weeks. They were 286cc. I was a tight small a cup before augmentation. Although my breasts look good when I am...
4 doctor answers
To Lift or Not Lift? Breast Explant.
I am getting my 23 year old under the muscle implants removed on March 20th I am 52 years young. After endless hours of research I am not sure if I...
5 doctor answers | 1 community comment
How Much Riskier is It to Be a Patient That Quits Smoking 3 Mo Prior to an Explant/lift Vs Nonsmkr?
I have smoked off and on for 30 years. (I'm 50) it's never easy to quit, but I always did, immediately, with my pregnancies and 3 mos prior to my BA....
3 doctor answers | 1 community comment
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