Breast Implant Removal: Q&A
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Does Breast Implant Removal Require Breast Lift Surgery?
i want to remove my breast implants. too big. if i do this will i most likely need a breast lift? is my skin stretched permanently as a result of implants?
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Implants can be removed without need for a breast lift
The need for breast lift after removal of breast implant depends on the following
The Nipple distance from the sternum
The position of the nipple in relation to the implant
The number or severity of stretchmarks
The length of time the implant have been there
and The quality and resiliency of the skin
You may be able to have the implant removed without needing to have a breast lift done. Without examination and pictures, it is impossible to guess.....
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Does Breast Implant Removal require a Breast lift?
Depending upon the size of the breast implant removed and the amount of your natural breast tissue, you may or may not need a breast lift or mastopexy.
A thorough discussion with your plastic surgeon is necessary to understand your treatment alternatives, their risks and advantages.
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Most likely you will need some type of breast lift after removing breast implants
Depending on the size of your breast implant as compaired to the size of your native breast, usually it is necessary to perform a breast lift or mastopexy in order to prevent sagging of the breasts. In order to prevent loss of breast projection, it is a good idea to replace the implant with a smaller one and perform a breast lift.
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Breast implant removal may not require a breast lift
You will not necessarily need a breast lift after implant removal. The skin has some intrinsic elasticity that will allow it to contract after the weight of the implants are removed. If you were not droopy prior to your breast augmentation and your skin has good elasticity, you have a good chance of not needing a breast lift. I recommend waiting up to a year after implant removal to see whether or not you want or need a breast lift. Your doctor can give you a better idea after he sees you.
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Is a Lift required after implant removal?
Great question. The answer depends on your anatomy, the quality of your skin, and the size of your implants. In most cases, I would predict that there will be sagging after implant removal. The breast tissue/skin has likely been stretched by your implant. In these cases, if the patient no longer wants implants, perhaps a breast lift would be in order. You will need to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon to review your options.
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Lift After Explantation
Sagging is possible, not definite, after removing implants.
The important considerations include:
the degree of sagging you had before implantation
the degree of sagging you have before explantation
the size of your implants
how your skin has changed with aging
your skin elasticity
the ability of your skin to maintain tone after the implants are removed
Sometimes the answer is obvious to the plastic surgeon; other times,...
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It all depends.
This is a very common question. It really depends on your breast, size of the implant and how long it has been there. The larger the implant and longer it has been in place, the more likely you would need some type of lift. If you began with minimal breast tissue, removing your implants and not replacing it with something smaller (to shape the breast) can give you a very deflatted appearence. The best thing is for you to be examined and have your surgeon review your old records to see...
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Breast lift is not needed all the time
The need for a breast lift depends on many factors. Most importantly, how many years you had your implant and how much sagginess occured since that time. I removed many implants without the need for a lift. That will give a natural looking breast.
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Have them deflated and find out
I won't elaborate on the several other answers that were provided, as they are all accurate and sound advice. A consult with a board certified plastic surgeon may answer your question outright. However, if there is still any question after you have the consultation I will offer you a possible way to find out if you will need a lift after implant removal. The method will ONLY work if you have purely saline implants. If this is the case, then you can speak to your board certified plastic...
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Depends on your nipple areola position and degree of skin laxity
The need for breast lifting depends on the relative position of the nipple areola and the inframammary crease below the breast. The closer they get to the crease or if they are at or below the crease, the more you need a lift to restore ideal breast aesthetics.
So the true answer to your question is that it just depends on these factors. It might be obvious before they are removed that you do or don't need a lift, but sometimes there are marginal cases in which you just need to sse how...
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