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Silicone Breast Implant Removal Without a Lift, Is that Possible?

asked 6 months ago by anitacheese in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Robert N. Young, MD
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Tags: final result, lift

I want to have my 375cc, under the muscle, silicone breast implants removed. Prior to surgery, I had a good amount of breast tissue (34b/c). Is there a way for the doctor to reshape my natural tissue to create a decent aesthetic result without a lift?

3 answers to Silicone Breast Implant Removal Without a Lift, Is that Possible?

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Breast Implant Removal without Breast Lifting?

Thank you for the question. It would be easier to give you good advice if you include pictures. Generally, if you or your plastic surgeon are in doubt whether breast lifting will be necessary after removal of breast implants it will be in your best interest NOT to undergo breast lifting and to give your tissues the "benefit of the doubt” allowing the breast skin to contract back and avoid additional scarring. If the skin contraction is not... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Removal of Implants without Lift is Possible

Yes, I often remove implants without a lift. For younger women, there is often enough elasticity in the skin to retract enough to please the patient. In any event, it may be wise to wait a year or so before considering the lift.
Robert N. Young, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant removel

Sorry, it is impossible to give an opinion on your question without medical quality photos. However i never do a lift at the time of implant removal and most patients are happy with their results without a lift.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

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