Ribcage concave after implant removal: I am one day post-op.

hello gin1111  You are just 1 day post-op it is still too early to know the final result of your surgery, you should visit of contact your plastic surgeon about this concern. #concave #implant

Thank you for your questions. Without a physical exam or at least some pictures, it can be hard to comment on your case. It is not uncommon for implants to create a certain contour of the soft tissues over time. After removal of the implant, those contours can appear odd or misshapen. Some if this may improve with time as things settle and the pressure is no longer present, but your only option is to wait and see. Make sure you follow closely with your board certified plastic surgeon.Best of luck!

at this early stage this can be very noticeable, your tissues have been compressed for 10 years forming this issue. In my experience this goes away over the next few weeks or months but it just takes time I would work with frequent follow-ups with your surgeon. Best regards, Dr Michael Gartner

Dear Gin1111,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following implants removal surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 1 days  post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

It is still too early in the process to determine your final result.  Once the tissues have settled if you are finding the contour to be unacceptable you can use fat grafting to help improve the look of the breasts.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

It is difficult to know exactly without a photo or an in person exam. While the implants can cause a depression in the rib cage in my experience the concavity you a describing is likely from just not having a lot of breast tissue remaining after the implants were removed. This can cause a concavity right above the level of the nipple. For specific areas like this fat grafting would be a good option to fill this concavity over time (assuming you are a good candidate).
Hope this helps,
Surjit S. Rai, MD (Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

It will take months for your breast to settle and take shape following explant surgery.  Don’t be alarmed.  Follow up with your surgeon so he can monitor your progress.