Is It Easy to Re Implant if I'm Unhappy with my Explant?

asked 3 months ago by Porcelain_1 in Newcastle uk
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 4 years post-op, replacement, risk, unhappy

I'm explanting in a weeks time, my breasts were an A cup to begin with and I have 335 allergan under the muscle. I have never really liked the size they are, or the fakeness of them and actually preferred my pre op breasts ( feel etc ) but I am aware they may not return to the way they were. I have had my implants 4 years, but have had a pregnancy in that time. Im just wondering if I am unhappy with the outcome, can I re implant without extra risk? Are pert breasts possible? Lift maybe?

5 answers to Is It Easy to Re Implant if I'm Unhappy with my Explant?

Breast implants after an explant

If you are unhappy with the current look and feel of your implants, then I agree with your decision to proceed with an explantation. Whether a lift is necessary with the explant is a decision that only you and your plastic surgeon can make -- in other words, that decision can't be made without a consultation. While a lift with your explantation will raise your nipple, it will not give you that fullness on your superior chest. I have found that my patients who no longer... more

Anureet K. Bajaj, MD
Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal Options?

Thank you for the question. Given your dissatisfaction with your current breast implants, it is understandable that you wish to have them removed. You should consider your options carefully; if you are seriously considering re-augmenting the breasts , it would be in her best interest to do it at this time. If breast lifting is necessary, this can also be done during the same operation. I would suggest that you consider your goals carefully and meet... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Removing and replacing implants

Removing implants is relatively straightforward. Replacing them at a later stage is usually straightforward as well, but couldn't tell for sure without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal

Potential breast appearance after removal of breast implants depends on a number of factors evaluated during consultation with your plastic surgeon. Having a pregnancy could have a negative impact on the quality of the skin and soft tissues. If the skin and soft tissues do not tighten up after explantation then the breasts can have a sagging and deflated appearance that could be improved by breast reimplant and/ or breast lift. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon before... more

David S. Motoki, MD
Draper Plastic Surgeon

Replacing implant after removal

You may find some changes to your chest and breast having had implants for 4 years when they are removed. They will probably not look exactly how they did preop. The overling tissue can stretch, your breast tissue volume can decrease, and the chest wall can depress a little beneath a tight implant. If you are unhappy with the outcome, you can certainly have them replaced. The risk of capsular contracture is a little higher with revision surgery. more

York Jay Yates, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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