I have been doing a lot of research and was wondering your opinion on having them deflated first and then surgery to remove 3-6 months later. I have seen varying opinions on this but have heard this will help the tissue shrink back easier. I am 45 years old no kids and I am 5"4 109 pounds. I was a full B cup before and am now a full C . I have implants that are 325c size. Are there any risks to having them drained at the doctors office? Thank you
November 14, 2016
Answer: Saline implant removal Hello-Implant deflation can be a helpful tool if you're not sure how you will feel without the extra volume your implants are giving you. If you think you might want to downsize to new implants, or if you think you might want to add some volume with fat instead of implants, it may be helpful to deflate. This helps the implant pocket contract and also gives you a better idea of how much breast tissue you really have. If you're completely sure that you don't want anything else put in, you could go ahead and deflate and remove your saline implants in one sitting- this can usually be done under local anesthesia in the office and is well-tolerated.I hope that helps-
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November 14, 2016
Answer: Saline implant removal Hello-Implant deflation can be a helpful tool if you're not sure how you will feel without the extra volume your implants are giving you. If you think you might want to downsize to new implants, or if you think you might want to add some volume with fat instead of implants, it may be helpful to deflate. This helps the implant pocket contract and also gives you a better idea of how much breast tissue you really have. If you're completely sure that you don't want anything else put in, you could go ahead and deflate and remove your saline implants in one sitting- this can usually be done under local anesthesia in the office and is well-tolerated.I hope that helps-
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November 14, 2016
Answer: To deflate or not to deflate? If you are planning on having these saline implants removed and not having either new implants placed or a breast lift performed, there is no advantage to having them deflated in advance. The skin and breast tissue will not contract better over the 3 month period, although the pocket that the implants are in, probably will. Since the implant pocket is frequently removed at the same time as the implants are, there isn't much benefit to allowing it to shrink over several months. However, if you are considering a breast lift, then deflating them either a few days before surgery, or on the day of surgery can help your surgeon plan that operation better. While no procedure is entirely risk free, if done with proper technique, saline implants can be deflated safely in a doctor's office. Please make sure that you are seeing an experienced board certified plastic surgeon,
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November 14, 2016
Answer: To deflate or not to deflate? If you are planning on having these saline implants removed and not having either new implants placed or a breast lift performed, there is no advantage to having them deflated in advance. The skin and breast tissue will not contract better over the 3 month period, although the pocket that the implants are in, probably will. Since the implant pocket is frequently removed at the same time as the implants are, there isn't much benefit to allowing it to shrink over several months. However, if you are considering a breast lift, then deflating them either a few days before surgery, or on the day of surgery can help your surgeon plan that operation better. While no procedure is entirely risk free, if done with proper technique, saline implants can be deflated safely in a doctor's office. Please make sure that you are seeing an experienced board certified plastic surgeon,
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