If you have had saline breast implants for many years and now request removal (without reinsertion) you may be able to avoid a breast lift. If your nipple position is favorable (which yours appears to be by the photo) you are less likely to need a lift in the future. The factors in your favor are... more
Skin retraction after breast lift upon breast implant removal
I am seeking medical opinions of a breast lift upon removal of implants, without replacement. I have 300cc, textured, anatomical, submuscular saline breast implants for 14 years. I am a young 35yr old, no children. Full A or small B prior, and went to a small/medium C cup after, with decent skin elasticity. Gained 15 lbs since then, and developed more breast tissue. I don't feel they sag at the moment, but do have a natural slope. How much does the skin actually retract after the breast lift? Any medical or detailed advice is appreciated.
4 answers to “Skin retraction after breast lift...”
A: Breasts after implant removal
I have personally done several of these kinds of cases. You have 300cc implants in at the moment. My experience is that your breasts will definitely sag considerably once the implants are removed. If you don't have a breast lift done at the same time, your breast skin can't retract or shrink enough to overcome... more
A: May do well with explant alone
Although your arms are up in your photo which can give a less accurate interpretation of the amount of tissue looseness, you look as though you may do well without a breast lift. This can never be completely predicted unless you have a lot of laxity to start with. I would discuss this with your plastic... more
A: Skin retraction after implant removal
It all depends on your type of skin. Given the fact that you have no children and are young with smaller implants, I would say that you may not need a lift after the implants are removed. What I would do for you would be to remove the implants and let things settle. There is a good chance that you... more
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