I would like my sub muscular implants removed. I had implants placed 5 years ago, initial 2 surgeries above the muscle and now below the muscle 2 years ago. I have animation deformity and I'm very aware of them whenever I engage my pecs. I want them removed. I'm 34, no kids, always 50-55kg, 5'8. How likely I will need a lift? Do Need to repair the muscle given the animation? Should I wait 6 months before considering fat transfer?
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. The pectoralis major muscle cannot be repaired if it has been cut because it usually retracts.
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Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. The pectoralis major muscle cannot be repaired if it has been cut because it usually retracts.
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Answer: Breast implant removal - how likely I will need a fat transfer or lift? Hello @Olive87, thank you for your question. Sometimes breast implant removal can cause alterations in the chest wall or breast tissue, such as indentations. This is usually more evident in women with larger implants, as the larger the implant, the more it can alter the natural anatomy over time. However, it depends on the specialized surgical technique and procedures that are determined to be used to achieve an adequate result. I always approach a breast explant with immediate aesthetic reconstruction to reposition the breast tissue and enhance the projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) Technique, as the results will be aesthetically adequate and have minimal L-shaped scar and lift if necessary. In this way, you would get an aesthetic result with which you would be happy.
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Answer: Breast implant removal - how likely I will need a fat transfer or lift? Hello @Olive87, thank you for your question. Sometimes breast implant removal can cause alterations in the chest wall or breast tissue, such as indentations. This is usually more evident in women with larger implants, as the larger the implant, the more it can alter the natural anatomy over time. However, it depends on the specialized surgical technique and procedures that are determined to be used to achieve an adequate result. I always approach a breast explant with immediate aesthetic reconstruction to reposition the breast tissue and enhance the projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) Technique, as the results will be aesthetically adequate and have minimal L-shaped scar and lift if necessary. In this way, you would get an aesthetic result with which you would be happy.
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November 16, 2021
Answer: Implants It is difficult to say if a lift will be recommended after explant. It will depend upon how much native breast tissue you have and skin elasticity. As you mentioned fat grafting, it does not appear that you have much fat for this procedure, and it too comes with some challenges. If you are still wanting more fullness than you have naturally you may wish to exchange for a smaller implant.
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November 16, 2021
Answer: Implants It is difficult to say if a lift will be recommended after explant. It will depend upon how much native breast tissue you have and skin elasticity. As you mentioned fat grafting, it does not appear that you have much fat for this procedure, and it too comes with some challenges. If you are still wanting more fullness than you have naturally you may wish to exchange for a smaller implant.
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November 4, 2021
Answer: Removal Even removed, you may still have some animation deformity when flexing your muscles. Also, you do not appear to have much donor fat for a transfer. Do remember you were not happy before implants and may not be happy once removed. You might consider going smaller instead.
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November 4, 2021
Answer: Removal Even removed, you may still have some animation deformity when flexing your muscles. Also, you do not appear to have much donor fat for a transfer. Do remember you were not happy before implants and may not be happy once removed. You might consider going smaller instead.
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October 29, 2021
Answer: Explant Advice Good evening,
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October 29, 2021
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