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What is "Fluffing" Following Explant?

asked 1 year ago by bow in Washington DC
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I hear the term "fluffing" in regards to the breast tissue following explant. Could you help me understand what that means and what to expect following explant. When people say that your breast may "change" over a few months, what are they talking about...how will they possibly change?

5 answers to What is "Fluffing" Following Explant?

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"Fluffing” after Breast Surgery?

“Fluffing" is a term sometimes used by patients to describe the process of breast implant settling; often, breasts can appear to be larger in size several months after surgery as they “drop and fluff”. I have not heard the term used in your case. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast shape after implant removal

I have not heard this term, but it most likely applies to how the tissue will "fluff" over itself.  You may need new implants to prevent this "fluffing" or wrinkling of the skin.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Fluffing

Fluffing is a term I have heard some patients use for when the implants are placed and they settle into the pocket. This is not a medical term.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Does the breast fluff after implant removal

There is no such term as 'fluffing' of the breast after breast implant removal. The breast will shape itself up after the compressing effect of the implant is removed. In most cases it pays to wait to see how the breast will respond after implant removal rather than commit to breast lift right away. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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What to Expect After Breast Implant Removal

I am not sure what fluffing means in terms of breast tissue. But to answer your other questions, what you can expect after explantation is that your breasts may seem deflated, especially in the upper portions. Over the first several months the skin may also retract, or tighten up. To what extent both of these will happen are dependent on how large your implants are, how long you have had them, and the quality of your skin and tissues. Hope that helps and good luck! Dr. Babak Dadvand... more
Babak Dadvand, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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