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David L. Kaufman, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by David L. Kaufman, MD
Q: How will my breasts look if I choose to have the implants removed? asked by Anonymous
A:
In general, most patients who elect to have breast implants removed and not replaced, are okay with their appearance. They have been appropriated counseled beforehand of what to expect with explantation. Typically the breasts appear deflated and have some droop. However, the bigger the implants and the more the skin has lost its elasticity, the worse the appearance after explanation.
If the appearance is unacceptable to you, a mastopexy (lift) to reduce the skin and lift the breasts is a reasonable option.
That being said, in my experience, only a handful of women have elected to remove and not replace their implants.
| Board certification | |
| Education | United States Naval Academy Harvard Medical School |
| Post-medical school training | Stanford Plastic Surgery Residency Interplast Pediatric Surgery Fellowship |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 7 years (post-medical training) |
| Hospital affiliations | Mercy Folsom |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
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| Location | Kaufman and Clark Plastic Surgery 2220 E Bidwell Street Folsom, CA View map |