Breast Implant Removal: Q&A

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Correction or Removal of Breast Implants/bottoming Out/uneveness? (photo)

I had implants 3 years ago and am unhappy. I had no breast tissue and the little I did have was tubular. My implants are anatomical, under the muscle, take me to a B cup and I wanted them just to have a little breast tissue - as natural as possible.I would love to have them reduced in size or removed. They are so low and odd looking. I don't think they have bottomed out. They have been in this position since the surgery, and the scar is in the correct place. What can I do? Will they look terrible removed?

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3 years post-op bottom out correction uneven nipples
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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by emma28
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Removing implants vs. going to a smaller size

The usual result of a breast augmentation is to give you a bigger version of yourself. If you had small tubular breasts then the asymmetry that you have was likely present prior to surgery. It seems you biggest complaint is size. If you are unhappy at 3 years post op it is unlikely that you will ever be happy with the size. It is possible to reduce the size of your implants and hopefully get you to a size that you feel comfortable with. If you completely... more
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Unhappy after Breast Augmentation and Considering Removal...

I'm sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction after breast augmentation surgery. As you can imagine, it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals. Some general thoughts may be helpful to you. Generally speaking,what breasts look like after removal or down sizing of breast implants will depend on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will... more
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Implant Removal: Will Breasts Look Terrible?

If you had very little tissue before surgery, then you will have little tissue after implant removal. This breast tissue will likely be loose. However, the tissue can be shaped to some extent or lifted as necessary. However, the volume will be gone.

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I am sorry that you are unahppy with your breast augmentation result but it is very difficult to properly evaluate you solely on photos. I suggest you go for a second opinion in person.
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Hi - Thank you so much for your response. It was very helpful. I don't know how large the implants were, but I have stretch marks where they have bottomed out so I'm guessing my skin isn't that stretchy. I am 26. I don't think I can look like this any longer, but I'm so scared of the mess left by their removal. Can bottoming out be fixed? Please help
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