I Desire Removal of 200 Cc Implants. I Have Little Breast Tissue. Do I Need A Maxtopexy or Not? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Ana in Colorado
Latest answer by Scott R. Brundage, M.D.
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I Desire Removal of 200 Cc Implants. Little Breast Tissue. Maxtopexy or Not?

5 answers to I Desire Removal of 200 Cc Implants. I Have Little Breast Tissue. Do I Need A Maxtopexy or Not? (photo)

Mastopexy after implant removal

Judging by the photos that you submitted, it is highly unlikely that you would need any sort of lifting procedure. First, the implant volume of 200 cc's is small. Second, your nipple position in relation to your inframammary fold is appropriate. When the nipple is low and there appears to be excess skin is the time a mastopexy is needed. I have removed implants for others in the past who seem to have your breast make up. They seemed to have done fine. Your breasts obviously will be... more

Scott R. Brundage, M.D.
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift After Implant Removal

The implants are relatively small and your nipples appear to be well above the bottom edge of the breast where it meets the chest wall. I doubt that a mastopexy would be needed in your case. There will probably be some minor contracture of the tissues after the implant has been removed but it will be incomplete. The result would be a “deflated” appearance of the breast but the overall form and nipple position should be satisfactory. Best wishes!

Alexander G. Nein, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Removing breast implants and mastopexy

I strongly disagree that removing implants (or mastopexy) has anything to do with skin tone. Your breast implants were sized and positioned properly and removing them should leave you breast looking and feeling like it would have looked if the implants had never been there (not necessarily how they looked when they were put in). Breast implants are pillow volume. They don't lift the breast, they only fill it out forward. An illusion of lift can be created in some situations but... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Mastopexy After Implant Removal Not Always Necessary

Skin elasticity is the major determinant of the need for Mastopexy after breast implant removal: the ability of the skin to retract or "snap back" after the reduction of breast volume will determine if there is any sagging. There are numerous factors that influence skin tone or elasticity: amount of volume loss, genetics, age, sun exposure, hormonal influences are a few. Your photos seem to indicate good skin tone and the volume of the implant to be removed is relatively... more

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal and Mastopexy?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although, generally not possible to give good advice without physical examination I think in your case you will be best served with removal of implants WITHOUT mastopexy surgery. This approach will give your tissues the "benefit of the doubt” allowing the breast skin to contract back and avoid additional scarring. If the skin contraction is not adequate (and loose skin remains) then mastopexy surgery can be... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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