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I expect some collapse of the breast following explantation. The presence of an implant effaces or stretches out the overlying breast tissue, soft tissue and skin. Following removal, the empty space will collapse upon itself. However, over time, at least partial correction is achieved naturally as the skin and soft tissues readjust over 3 months or so. If residual deformity persists, a secondary breast lift can be performed at that time.
Implant removal and capsulectomy does not require microsurgery. The procedure is safe and if you are healthy, the complication rate is very low (as with any surgery, there are small risks of bleeding, infection, scarring, and anesthesia).
The need for secondary lift following explantation relates to the size of the implant, its duration of implantation, and overlying skin quality.
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I expect some collapse of the breast following explantation. The presence of an implant effaces or stretches out the overlying breast tissue, soft tissue and skin. Following removal, the empty space will collapse upon itself. However, over time, at least partial correction is achieved naturally as the skin and soft tissues readjust over 3 months or so. If the shape remains unfavorable, a secondary lift can be performed 3 months later. As you plan on expanding your family, it may be wise to delay the lift until the family is complete.
The need for secondary lift following explantation relates to the size of the implant, its duration of implantation, and overlying skin quality.
Best wishes...
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I am sorry to hear of your illness. The medical device card is usually given to the patient on the day of surgery. If it was omitted, the information can usually be retrieved from your operating surgeon or can be found directly from the operative report, which can be made available to you at your request from your surgeon or from the facility where the procedure was performed.
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Hi and welcome to our forum!
I expect some collapse of the breast following explantation. The presence of an implant effaces or stretches out the overlying breast tissue, soft tissue and skin. Following removal, the empty space will collapse upon itself. However, over time, at least partial correction is achieved naturally as the skin and soft tissues readjust over 3 months or so. If the shape proves unfavorable, a secondary lift can be performed 3 months later.
It is not possible to predict post-explantation shape and size with any degree of accuracy.
The need for secondary lift following explantation relates to the size of the implant, its duration of implantation, and overlying skin quality.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...
Hi and welcome to our forum!
I expect some collapse of the breast following explantation. The presence of an implant effaces or stretches out the overlying breast tissue, soft tissue and skin. Following removal, the empty space will collapse upon itself. However, over time, at least partial correction is achieved naturally as the skin and soft tissues readjust over 3 months or so. As shape is important to you, you should consider a secondary breast lift as well if the shape proves unsatisfactory. We separate the procedures by at least 3 months.
The need for secondary lift following explantation relates to the size of the implant, its duration of implantation, and overlying skin quality.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for in-person evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...