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21 and Recovering from Breast Aug - How Long Should I Wait After Surgery to Have my Implants Removed?

asked 7 months ago by Anonymous21
Latest answer by Lori H. Saltz, MD
Question viewed 108 times
Tags: pre-op, timing, unhappy

I am 21 and underwent breast augmentation last week (A-C cup).Although being something I have wanted for a long time, I have since felt very distressed and want to have the implants removed asap. The results aren't great (I know they will change with time) but I feel very uncomfortable on a psychological level & I'm struggling to come to terms with my new shape. How long should I wait to have my implants removed to see optimum results for my health and my breasts returning to their former shape?

3 answers to 21 and Recovering from Breast Aug - How Long Should I Wait After Surgery to Have my Implants Removed?

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Psychological Distress following BA

Over the past 23 years and thousands of breast augmentations I have had one patient who wanted their implants removed soon after surgery. Her story was much the same as yours. I encouraged her to wait three months, but she had me remove them two weeks after surgery. She has not regretted the decision. The swelling will take about two months or more to go down completely just as it would if the implants were in place. Your breasts should return to their former... more
Lori H. Saltz, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.ljcsc.com

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Breast implant explantation

My advise is to talk with your surgeon about the explantation and the date. At the same time you need to consult a psychiatrist to resolve the deeper issues ( your breast implants are not the issue).
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Removal Of Breast Implants?

Thank you for the question. You should be aware that it is not uncommon for patients to have severe emotional swings (both depression and elation) after undergoing plastic surgical procedures. The exact causes of the emotional reactions are not known but do tend to resolve within one to two months of the procedure. Given your history and the fact that you are only one week out of your surgery I would suggest at least a three-month waiting period before... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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