Implant removal - what’s the best option?

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I require implant removal -unnatural results. A cup to D cup. My original surgeon says can only have removal and not enough breast tissue for a lift. 2nd opinion said can have lift with anchor scar & will be smaller. 3 rd opinion removal only my best option. Told RF tightening not work & not enough fat for transfer. Original breast drooping as age 40 and skin sag started. Biggest regret of my life getting implants. Surgery made me physically & mentally ill. Want one salvage surgery.

Ned Snyder, IV, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your questions/concerns and photos.  I'm sorry you've had this experience with your breast augmentation.  Based on your photos, if you were to remove your implants, you'd likely need a breast lift to improve your breast appearance.  This could potentially be a vertical mastopexy which would give you a circular scar around the areola and a line down to the breast fold (the lollipop incision pattern).  Of course, you'd need to be evaluated in person by a board certified plastic surgeon in order to come up with a good surgical plan.  I wish you luck and thank you for reaching out.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are unhappy with your breast augmentation.  You can elect to have the implants removed at any time.  An in person evaluation is needed to determine if you have enough natural breast tissue to have a successful breast lift.  If not you can consider smaller implants or have them removed all together and will likely have some loose skin.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Breast lift after removal of implants will help to achieve symmetry and tighten the skin. It may be possible to place small ammount of fat gafts in the muscle and underneath the skin? In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with breast fat grafting, is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear BAquestions23,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Because you are thin and have small breasts, removing your implants poses some difficult issues. Your skin is unlikely to adapt back to your pre-augmentation shape, but even with a lift there isn't much tissue to build a good shape. Your results look pretty good. If you are convinced that your implants are making you ill then it might be worth it but be prepared.

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