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Do You Recommend a Breast Lift w/ Implant Removal?

asked 1 year ago by heather421 in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 428 times
Tags: age 25-34, F cup, lift

At 18 & a 32C I got implants to a full D. Now 33 with 2 children I am a 32F. I want to have my implant removed, would you recommend a lift? Also would it be difficult to guesstimate my size after the removal? Thx

16 answers to Do You Recommend a Breast Lift w/ Implant Removal?

32F and removing implants

That's quite a large size, you'll certainly need a lift after removing the implants. The timing can be all at once but your medical history is critical and a better, more aesthetic lift may be possible if your plastic surgeon prefers it. Best wishes

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift and implants

There are 2 problems with breast sagging: 1. the nipple position moves lower on the breast 2. you loose fullness up top and cleavage (the breast appears flat on top) If you are wanted to remove excess skin and move the nipple back up to the middle of your breast - a breast lift is a wonderful way to do it! If you are larger than you want to be - you would want to remove the implant AND perform a breast lift. The only problem with this option is that you may... more

Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant removal and lift?

Direct physical examination would be necessary to accurately answer the question. What your breasts will 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 size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Performing a lift is frequently needed after breast implant removal

It's hard to give you an answer without actually seeing you, but I very frequenly recommend a lift after implant removal to restore breast shape.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Will I need a lift after implant removal?

Since you are young, I would hope that your skin elasticity is pretty good. That being said, if you didn't have much droop prior to your implants, usually the shape of the breast is pretty reasonable after merely removing the implants, and giving the skin about 6 months to contract. So, that's what I would do first - remove the implants, or even just deflate them percutaneously if they are saline, and see how it goes.... After 6 months, then you can decide whether you... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Uncertain about lift after breast implant removal

Breast lift is all about nipple position and breast shape. Your implants can be easily removed, and if you are uncertain about final breast volume and appearance, it can pay to wait and have a lift later if needed. That way you can be sure that the extra expense and the scar are worth the effort. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Removing breast implants and having a breast lift

If you have breast implants and want them to be removed, I would recommend removing the implants then waiting about six months to allow the skin to shrink and contract. Then, if you need a lift, it can be better planned. This waiting or staging, is also safer from a skin blood supply standpoint. You don't want to attempt to remove implants and do a lift at the same time as there is too much guesswork involved and your surgeon will not be sure where your final nipple position... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and Implant Removal

Some surgeons would recommend a lift simultaneously after implant removal and some would not. I would not. The last thing I would want to happen would be to decrease the circulation to the nipple. This may result in loss of the nipple. The breast is allowed to heal (3 months) and then a mastopexy can be done if neeeded. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Implant Removal May Not Require a Breast Lift

You may not necessarily require a lift after breast implant removal. The loss of implant weight will allow some of the skin to spring back and with time, further skin retraction will occur. I would wait at least six months and see what you need. On the other hand, if you are droopy now, you will probably be droopy after implant removal and a lift will be needed. Your surgeon can give you proper advice after an examination and can give you an idea what your breast... more

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant removal and lift

It sounds as if you have a significant amount tissue that is contributing to your best size. Depending on your examination, your surgeon will decide if it is best to perform this operation in one or two steps. I vary this approach according to the individual

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal

What you have experienced is a very common scenario. Breasts that are large and sagging can be made smaller, youthful looking, and perkier by removing the implant and performing a breast lift. The final size that would result depends on the amount of tissue that you have overlying your implants, and a rough estimate is made only after an exam. I would anticipate a large final bra size if you are currently an F. Breast lift is recommended to tighten and elevate the breast tissue. If you... more

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

Do I need a breast lift after implant removal?

I would agree with deflating your saline implants in the office, waiting 4-6 weeks, and then seeing how much the skin has retracted on its own. In many cases, unless you currently have very large implants or your skin is very loose, you may be able to avoid a lift. As for your final cup size, there is very little that anyone can do to accurately prdict this before surgery. I hope that helps! see video

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift & implant removal

Hard to predict without a physical exam. If you have saline implants, your surgeon can deflate them with a needle in the office and you can then see what you would look like without the implants (after waiting a few months).

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift with removal of implants?

Without an exam and knowing how much breast tissue you have, it would be difficult to say what would work for you. Removing the implants can leave little to work with in some individuals.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lifting after implant removal

While it is impossible to speak directly to your situation, in general, if your breasts are that large, you will likely need at least a lift, if not a reduction as well. This will, of course, result in permanent visible scars on the breasts themselves, but the trade-off is generally considered worth it.

Verne Weisberg, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drverne.com

Breast implant removal

What will happen to the breast size and SHAPE after explantation is dependant on the skin quality, the volume of breast tissue and present shape and amount of drooping. Therefore you need a full consult by a board certified plastic surgeon (american board of plastic surgery)