Breast shape after explantation

Kevin Brenner, MD answers: Is it possible to have normal looking breasts after explant surgery?

I have had saline breast implants for 8 years and am scared of the aesthetic outcome should I have them removed. I am 29 years old, I have very little breast tissue and stretch marks on my breasts from having a baby. I have constant aches and pains in my left breast. I have considered get revision surgery, but what I really want is them to be taken out. I have been researching this for a year now and would really like some advice (especially when it comes to finding the right surgeon to remove them).


Kevin Brenner, MD
19 days ago

If you are planning on having your implants removed permanently, you may need to have the following done:

1) Implant removal;

2) Capsule removal;

3) Breast lift.

Without examining you, it is difficult to say which of these you will require. Some patients will require all three. Some patients can avoid a mastopexy (breast lift) by allowing their surgeon to remove the implants and capsules and wait. In certain situations, the skin envelope may tighten up over time. However, be prepared to possible need a second operation to lift the breast back to an aesthetically pleasing position.

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