How Long After Augmentation to Get Breast Implant Removal?

asked 2 years ago by Rocyoj in MA
Latest answer by David Finkle, MD
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Tags: breasts, female, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, 200-249cc, 300-349cc

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 after my second child and weight loss, deflated to a 34B. Went with 275/300 silicone (under the fascia) with benelli lift looking for a full C. Unfortunately a full D now.

A couple of questions: How soon could I get them removed? Would the current incision under the breast be used? I'm also concerned about the appearance of the nipple area after removal - your thoughts? Thank you!

6 answers to How Long After Augmentation to Get Breast Implant Removal?

Implant removal

The implants can be removed almost at anytime and this can be performed through the same incisions that you ahve from previous surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant removal

Breast implant removal can be accomplished at any time through the exisiting scars. The areola should remain stable in size.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal

You can remove the implants any time. But, one word of advice: wait. You are too early in the postoperative period and things will change. I would say wait to see how things look when you are about 4-5 months out. If you still feel the same way, then at that point you can remove the implants. You would use the same incision that was used at the first augmentation. It is difficult to predict what your nipple and areola would be like but they will definitely be less pull and more likely... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

How long to wait until breast implant removal

It is best to wait at least 3 months after implant surgery and probably 6 months after lift and implant surgery before passing final judgment regarding size and shape. There is a lot of swelling after this type of surgery and it would be a big mistake to take the implants out too early. The majority of the women initially feel the implants are too big after the surgery, but rarely do we need to remove them. I think I have only removed one pair of implants out of 5,000... more

David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants Removal or Exchange?

Six weeks after surgery is too soon to make a decision. The breasts are probably still swollen, your breast skin envelope has to accommodate the implants. Later, you will be better able to assess your results, and may decide that the size is what you wanted, or have to breast implant exchange. Discuss you concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drvalauri.com

Removal of Breast Implants

Placing Silicone gel implants submuscularly will definately lower the risks of rippling and palpation. Using a modest size implant in between 200-300cc's will also help lower the chances of rippling to occur.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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