Thinking About Removing my Implants and Not Replacing? Will I Have Anything Left?

I want to remove my implants. I am not sure if I will need a lift or not and will I be smaller than before I started. Concerned about scarring. Can they be removed through the armpit? I was a 32A, went to a 32D, wanted a large B. My surgeon put in Mentor Saline Implants under the muscle low profile. 300-325cc. They are too large for me. Im 5"4" and weigh 115lbs. No complications, just dont like the look and I want to go back to the smaller size. Suggestions?

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D cup scarring 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in saline implants under muscle 110-129 lbs expectation low profile

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After Breast Implant Removal Your Breasts Should Look Fine

Thank you for your question. Your concern "will I have anything left" is very normal when considering removal of breast implants. Based on your photographs my suspicion is that your breasts will look fine after removal. The skin may have stretched but should retract with time. The position of your nipple areola is good which should eliminate the need for a lift. In my experience patients who want their implants removed are relieved and happy once it is done.

Implant removal.

Thanks for the photos. If you have had no weight changes or pregnancy since your implant surgery, you will likely be about the same size. You will likely be a little saggy after removal. Have you considered smaller implants? Down sizing may get you to the size you were looking for.

Removal of implants

Thank you for sharing your pre and postop photos. This is very helpful. You can expect a longterm result very similar to your preop photos. I do not think a lift will be necessary. Although it is possible to use an armpit incision, it may cause less pain and lessen scar tissue by using your previous incision. I wish you a safe and healthy recovery. Dr. Gill

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There are so many variables to this question. In order to give you accurate information we need to know how many kids did you have? How long have you had the implants? How old you are?

Breast Appearance after Removal of Breast Implants?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Yes, assuming no breast implant capsule work is indicated, you can have your breast implants removed through previous trans axillary incisions. Based on your pictures, I do not think breast lifting will be necessary. The difficult question to answer will be whether or not you will be happy with the results of surgery if/when your breast implants are removed; ultimately, this will be a very personal decision that only you can make... more