What Will my Breasts Feel Like After Implants Are Removed?

asked 3 years ago by littleagain in Iowa
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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7 answers to What Will my Breasts Feel Like After Implants Are Removed?

Removing Implants

Thanks for your question - When considering removing your implants the natural first question is what will I look like after the implants are removed. Some of the important considerations are how big were the implants that were placed, where were they placed (above or below the muscle?) and how much ptosis (breast sagging) do you have currently? Removing larger sized implants tend to create more of an unattractive breast when not combined with additional procedures like lift or implant... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Breasts and post explantation

Your breast will probably feel pretty normal once the implants are removed. Initially they may be swollen but once this resolves, they should feel like they did before implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will "feel" like normal breasts, but may "seem" and look slightly different

Dear Littleagain, There are several issues to consider when you are contemplating implant removal. Some of these issues are subjective and some are physical changes. Subjective: -By now you have probably grown accustomed to your new size. Once the implants are removed, the size of your breasts will likely "seem" very small. Objective: -During the time that the implants were in your body, they were pressing on your breast tissue. This can cause a small degree of loss of breast... more

A. Peter Salas, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Depends on your breast tissue

Dear Little, It depends on how much breast tissue you have and how large your implants are. Expect your breasts to have some sagging and flattening and loss of fullness. If you had very little breast tissue to begin with i.e. less than an A cup, then your breasts may return to their pre augmentation state. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com

Smaller with less superior fullness

This all depends upon the size of the implant that was used and how much natural breast tissue that you have. In my experience, removing breast implants typically leaves the upper quadrant of the breast less full. This can be a real concern to some individuals. It your breasts are soft and there is no capsular contracture and there has not be excessive thinning of the tissues your appearance is likely to be okay just smaller with less superior fullness.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Why are you having your implants removed?

To littleagain, Hi. In my experience, it is extremely rare for women to just have their implants removed. Perhaps you need a revision. The most common problems with implants is that they are too big, too high ,or not natural. These things can be improved. At least, make sure you live with your implants for 6 months, so you are sure you are doing the right thing. To answer your question, your breasts will probably feel normal after implant removal. During removal, it is very important... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pretty close to normal unless you have hardness now

If you have hardness or a capsule now, there could be some residual hardness. Some of this could be related to calcification in the capsule. If you presently have soft implants then the breasts should feel pretty close to normal. Depending on how long the imlpants have been in, the shape of the breasts may be different. If the implants were placed in the past 5 years and you have not had pregnancy or weight gain, they should look close to what you had before. However, if 10-20 years or... more

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

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