Regarding Breast Implant Removal. What is the Best Time Frame for Explantation?

asked 11 months ago by LadyLi
Latest answer by Daniel Greenwald, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, explant, removal, timing, unhappy

I am only a week post-op but fear I made a huge mistake. What is the best time frame for removal for the least amount of trauma to the breast (sooner the better or wait until swelling subsides)? Will I be more likely to gain back breast sensitivity under the incision (if at all) by having them removed immediately? How close to my original breasts can I expect them to be? Is it best to go back to the same surgeon? 5'5, 108 pounds, 304 cc gel, submuscular, aureola incision Much appreciated!

5 answers to Regarding Breast Implant Removal. What is the Best Time Frame for Explantation?

Breast augmentation implant removal

As long as there is not a gross deformity you should wait at least 3 months for things to settle. Swelling will subside, the breasts will accomodate to the implants, and you will have a chance to fully recover. If after this time you are still unhappy with the result tell your surgeon: he or she should be very willing to remove or exchange the implants to help you achieve your size and shape goals. Waiting three months can only be beneficial: skin will not stretch too much;... more

Daniel Greenwald, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

You need to wait at least 3 months

You just had surgery and you have swelling. Please wait at least 1 month or better 3 months before deciding about the implant removal. Your breast will go to pre surgery shape and size after implant removal. I had a patient with the same reaction post surgery who was very happy six months later. You will not cause damage by waiting.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Removing implants

If you are absolutely sure you want them removed, then the doing them soon will allow the breast to usually rebound better. However, I will caution that most patients early on have a little "buyer's remorse." They are usualy very happy after a few weeks once the swelling begins to subside and the pain goes away. That is why we like to tell patients to wait a few months.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Evauluate results at 3 months

It is very common to be on a little bit of an emotional rollercoaster after surgery. I assume you did your research prior to your surgery and were involved in the decision making process regarding size. If you were comfortable with your decision pre-surgery, you most likely will be happy post-operatively. I also have had patients who were "unsettled" initially after surgery and within 2-3 weeks, were very happy with their results. So be patient and give... more

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Removing Breast Implant After Surgery

Regarding Breast Implant Removal. What is the Best Time Frame for Explantation? I am only a week post-op but fear I made a huge mistake. What is the best time frame for removal for the least amount of trauma to the breast (sooner the better or wait until swelling subsides)? Will I be more likely to gain back breast sensitivity under the incision (if at all) by having them removed immediately? How close to my original breasts can I expect them to be? Is it best to go back to the same... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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