Is it true that my breast will look better after breast implant removal?

I had 475cc silicone gel implants put in 3 weeks ago and I want to remove them. The doctor says he will remove the implants, but I must wait 2 weeks.

When I asked how my breast will look after removing them, doctor answered - even better. He said he reshaped them by creating a pocket and my skin will shrink back.

How is it possible that he reshaped my breast? I was a small B cup before and skin is ok. Will my breast be the same? Will there be a risk for capsular contracture?

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A: Breast shape following implant removal

Marcel F. Daniels, MD

I would wait a while before removing your implants as you may still have a degree of swelling and once things have settled down you may get used to your new look. At best your breasts would revert back to their preoperative shape following implant removal but in my opinion that is unlikely and it is hard to... more

A: Implant removal

Steven Wallach, MD

Your question is interesting. I am not sure how your doctor can tell that your breast will look better after removing the implants.  It is difficult to predict the final appearance after implant removal. 

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