Can Removal of Implants Be Performed at Same Time As a Lift?

asked 1 year ago by Sarasota in Sarasota, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Wondering if it is possible to have a removal of implants during the same surgery as a lift? (I've Had Them in 17 Years)

10 answers to Can Removal of Implants Be Performed at Same Time As a Lift?

Breast augmentation/lifting?

Yes usually it is safe and practical to remove the implants and have the breast lift (if it is necessary) at the same time. There are rare circumstances ( for example very large or ptotic breasts) where it may be safer to do the procedure in two stages. 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Removal of breast implants and other procedures

It all depends on the extent of your surgery. However, a lift is frequently done at the same time as implant removal. I'd have to see you in person to give you an exact answer.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

When breast implants are removed, will I need a lift?

The first question is do you need a lift and that will be determined with the assistance of your surgeon. Many of my patients are pleased by the appearance without a lift and satisfied they can accomplish this with no additional scarring. However, if you do have significant ptosis (sag), you may benefit from a lift and the next issue will be to decide if these procedures should be performed simultaneously or staged. The critical issue is the blood supply to the nipple and areola and may... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes, can do a lift at the same time as an explantation.

Doing a lift at the same time as an explantation has several benefits. As the lift is done through the same incision pattern as a reduction, it gives wide access to remove the implant with the scar capsule intact around it (en bloc removal) so if silicone implants are present and there is any concern about rupture of the implants, they can be removed without spillage. The dissection to the scar capsule can be oriented to preserve the blood flow to the remaining tissue and... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Lifts and Circulation after Implant Removal

In my hands this is NOT the best idea, because i worry about nipple circulation and final skin retraction folowing implant removal. Sometimes the "short way home" is the "long way home." So i usually ask my patients to two stage this procedure in that way we can see how the skin shrinks and we gain improved nipple circulation. In either case i would not touch any smokers. Not that you are one.

James Apesos, MD
Dayton Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Removal and Lift

Can Removal of Implants Be Performed at Same Time As a Lift? Wondering if it is possible to have a removal of implants during the same surgery as a lift? (I've Had Them in 17 Years) Yes it can. Having had implants for such a long time, you may not have much breast tissue left and you may not have much to lift. It these cases you may need a new implant and a lift performed. You need to be evaluated and given a good idea of how much volume you would have left... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Lifting breasts after implant removal

Many patients with aging implants are hesitant to consider removal and opt for replacement with larger implants to compensate for the drooping. I often recommend they consider a lift with either decision as the shape of the breast is restored to a perky, more youthful, contour. Contour is perhaps more important than size when trying to balance your figure.

Randy Wong, MD
Honolulu Plastic Surgeon

Breat implant removal and a lift

In fact it is frquent to have a lift at the same time breast implants are removed and not replaced. There are several issues to be considered. How much lift you need, ie how far the nipple needs to be moved up. the other issue is how much breast tissue you have and what size breast you are going to end up with. breast implants and time can make you loose breast tissue. on the other hand some women gain breast volume with age. See a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Lift and implant removal

Usually a lift can be done at teh same tiem as implant rem oval. Howver, if there is not alot of breast tissue, it may be better to wait for the breasts to settle before doing a lift.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant removal at the same time as a breast lift.

In a word , Yes. This is not an unusual request and it is done frequently is someone is older and no longer desires large breast. The incisions would be like those of a breast reduction.