How Long After Augmentation to Get Breast Implant Removal?

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I just had my Breast augmentation 6 weeks ago and feel they are absolutely too big.  I am 5'3" - 115 lbs.  I had always been a natural 34D, but after my second child and weight loss, deflated to a 34B. Went with 275/300 silicone (under the fascia) with benelli lift looking for a full C. Unfortunately a full D now.A couple of questions: How soon could I get them removed? Would the current incision under the breast be used? I'm also concerned about the appearance of the nipple area after removal - your thoughts? Thank you!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Breast implant removal can be accomplished at any time through the exisiting scars. The areola should remain stable in size.

Erez Sternberg, MD · Answer

It is not unusual for some patients to have a general dysphoria or depressed mood after surgical procedures.  I have seen this occur several times and these patients improve over a few weeks and then generally love their new bodies. However, this is not the case for everyone.  If you feel that you made a bad decision in having your surgery, then you would be better off taking the implants out sooner rather than waiting too long for a capsule to form or for the skin to stretch too much. 

	If you are sure you want them out, you can have this done under local anesthesia and your skin may shrink back down over time but this depends on your age, size, skin type, and breast shape. Hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Placing Silicone gel implants submuscularly will definately lower the risks of rippling and palpation. Using a modest size implant in between 200-300cc's will also help lower the chances of rippling to occur.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

You can remove the implants any time.  But, one word of advice: wait.  You are too early in the postoperative period and things will change.  I would say wait to see how things look when you are about 4-5 months out.  If you still feel the same way, then at that point you can remove the implants.  You would use the same incision that was used at the first augmentation.  It is difficult to predict what your nipple and areola would be like but they will definitely be less pull and more likely they would look collapsed.
Hope that answers your question.

Raj S. Ambay, MD · Answer

Implant can be removed anytime. In my opinion early is better than late when the stretch has occurred. No new incision is needed.

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