My PIP Implants are Sagging 7 Years Post Op, What Can Be Done To Make Them Perkier After Removal?

I've had my implants in for almost 7 years. I am 26 and never had children yet they have sagged alot and have dropped at least a few inches down my chest. I have gained maybe 5/10 pounds but surely that wouldn't make such a difference? Is this normal? Can I do anything about it without having an uplift? They are PIP implants so am having them out anyway, im just wondering if they are replaced will they still be so saggy and is there any chance of them perking up if they are removed? Thanks

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Breast Appearance after Breast Implant Removal?

Thank you for the question. Based on the description that you provide: " breasts have sagged a lot”, it is possible the breast lifting will be necessary after removal of the breast implants. However, precise advice cannot be given without direct examination. Generally speaking what breasts look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the... more

Sagging with PIP implants

If your breasts are sagging alot and you want to exchange your PIP implants, you will probably need a lift with the new implants. An exam would be definitive.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

PIP IMPLANTS

Pip Implants need to be removed. The final results will depend on the breast itself. If the breast have drooped and is saggy breast because of breast feeding and loss of skin elasticity, then you will need a breast lift even if you replace the implants. Implants are not a substitute for a lift.

Will I need Other Breast Implants after Removal of my PIP Breast Implants from my Sagging Breasts

Your breasts are sagging because your (PIP) breast implants were either too large, were placed over the chest wall muscle, you did not wear appropriate bras or a combination of any or all of the above. Since our skin is nothing like rubber the mere removal of your old implants would certainly NOT result in an upward spring of your sagging breasts. Breast sagging is associated with elongation and breakage of the suspensory (Cooper's) breast ligaments which anchor the breast to the... more