Breast implant removal outcome?

I recently had breast implants put in from my size A and went to a C. It has almost been one year and am looking to remove them because I am not satisfied and would like to go back to my previous looks. What would the outcome most likely be?

3 answers to “Breast implant removal outcome?”

A: Implant Removal

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Unfortunately, removing your current implants may leave you with sagging loose skin. If you want to avoid further scarring from a lift you may want to consider the removal. Due to the elasticity of your skin, a "C" cup has caused the skin to stretch and thin out. However, I have had some patients... more

A: Removing Breast Implants

Farbod Esmailian, MD

Your breasts will not look the same as it did 1 year ago before the augmentation.  Usually the skin envelope is stretched and the breast tissue tends to thin out over time. In certain cases when the implant is remove a lift is required, meaning more scars.  Think very carefully before removal. Hope... more

A: It most likely won't be the same

Michael C. Edwards, MD

    Your breast tissues have stretched as a result of the surgery. How much change there has been is variable. I removed implants that a patient had placed 12 years ago. She had gained some weight and breast tissue and ended up having a pretty and satisfying result. Others end up needing a breast... more

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