Hello Dr's, Back story: 700cc implants placed periareolar incision (botched), and then removed 3-4 years later and replaced with current implants, 350cc by a different surgeon. Silicone, smooth, natrelle, and under the muscle. Is it possible to get back to my pre op state, or relatively close? Should I be at a lower/higher weight for surgery? (Ex. lose 5lbs) Would that make a difference? Suggestions or advice is appreciated. Thank you
I'm looking to have explant within the next couple of months, with the option of fat transfer. I'm still undecided if I should do the fat transfer. I know it would be less expensive if done at the same time. Just looking for feedback with doing one vs. other, risks, pros/cons, etc. 325cc, under muscle, 7 years w/gel implants. Thanks!
I just had explant surgery and told my surgeon I wanted all capsule removed for health reasons. After surgery he told me he was only able to get about 1/4 of them out because they were very thin. I had smooth saline under the muscle for 13 years. I have read it is extremely important to remove all of it or you can have continued helth issues, remaining capsule can calcify over time and cause more issues. They can harbor bacteria, microorganisms, and toxins from the implants. Thoughts?
I recently had 15 year old saline implants removed from under the muscle. I opted to not have a lift and just let my body recover on its own. Since the procedure, it seems like my chest is concave where the implants were, like the is a circular divot or crater. I know that my breasts will fluff as I heal, and I know that I will never have perky, full breasts since I elected to not have a lift, and I am fine with that. But I am wondering if these divots will level out more as time goes on.
Im having my implants removed 4 weeks after augmentation as I feel like it was a mistake and I want my breasts back. Im 33 years oldnever had kids and the quality of my skin was good pre-op. I was 34 A before and I got Mentor 350cc moderate plus xtra textured implants under a muscle. My question is, is there going to be any capsule formed around the implant already which should be removed together with an implant or its ok just to remove the implants itself. Will my skin bounce back too? Thx!
I have gel implants under the muscle. I've consulted with my PS for removal. He advised he would not be removing the scar tissue only the implant, as its a risky procedure as it could rupture the lung. I'm concerned about this as I've recently read about potential risk of cancer associated with scar tissue remaining, so removal of both is better. Also, is his rational only relevant to those with implants under the muscle? So much literature about pros and cons. Help!
I was a saggy stretched out 36 B on left and C on right breast. Had lift with implants 1.5 years ago. Implant displacement occurred and after one revision and reoccurrence of displacement I just want them gone. They are 400 cc saline unders. Currently I am a 36 Moderate C/full D with my implants. My surgeon already preformed the lift and since I havent had them long Im wondering if I can get away with no lift at time of explant. Sorry my before pics arent great!Thank you for your time!!
How long should i refrain from lifting after explant? I have a 10 month old baby, how long after explant before i can go picking him up? My implants are silicon under muscle. I'm hoping the operation can be done using same incisions which is underneath the breast. I'm hoping to get away with straight explant as i have great tight skin but as my implants are a decent size (470cc) and are about 10 years old i may need to look at a lift. Is recovery with a lift longer?
I have already made up my mind to have my implants removed. I am not looking to be persuaded to keep them. I have had 500cc Mentor HP Saline implants placed under the muscle by a crease incision for 3 years. I was a B cup before implants and am now a D cup after.
Hello, 35 year old mom of three and nursed all three for about a year each. My breasts were a petit 32A 18 years ago when I had my procedure. I have 425cc under the muscle. Im really hoping to avoid a lift. After three kids and all that nursing I have zero stretch marks (that I can tell) and my skin bounced back well. My nipples are high (Ive always felt too high) but now that gives me hope! Please excuse any grammatical errors as this site makes it impossible to compose well.