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hi cosmo17, your skin elasticity is predetermined and you can't do much to increase or decrease it. Overstretched skin will probably go back to "normal" over a course of few months. I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA
Tight conpression brassiere may help to retighten the tissue and contract the skin as well. Otherwise there are no remedies to tighten skin of the breasts
Your final results from implant removal are seen around six to nine months. You will notice many changes prior to this as swelling gradually decreases and the tissues relax. The amount of skin retraction you will have will depend on the size of the implants, how long they were in place, and your skin elasticity. Following your surgeon's advice, including compression, will help you achieve optimal results.
You will get the maximum results after 4 weeks. Sport bra will help to provide compression. I offer my patient fat grafting to help with the shape and size. The link shows a patient after saline implant deflation and one session of fat grafting.
The best case scenario is do deflate saline implants and then take them out after they have allowed the tissues to shrink down around them.If they are silicone then the implants are removed and the tissues are allowed to contract down around them over time.
Drains are sometimes used after implant removal to help collect healing fluids and prevent seroma formation. If a seroma develops your surgeon can aspirate it in the the office. Sometimes multiple aspirations are needed. If the seroma persists another drain may be placed or it may even be...
You can elect to have your implants removed at any time. You can have the implants removed alone, or elect to have the implants and capsules removed. I've included a video about the procedure. You can also visit my website for further information.
If you were uneven before surgery, you will probably be uneven now. You are still early in the healing process and need to give yourself time for the swelling to subside.
Wounds like yours can be frustrating as they can take some time to heal. It is important that you visit with your surgeon regularly so that she/he can follow your progress and make adjustments to treatment as necessary. Without photos or more information it's difficult to comment beyond that. ...
When you decide to remove your implants there are other decisions to be made as well. If your capsules are thickened, causing issues, or if your implant is ruptured generally it is recommended that you have your capsules removed with the implants. If your capsules are thin and not causing any...
There can be a number of issues surrounding breast implant illness. I have removed a number of implants and seen first hand their improvement. If you have symptoms that are related and are at that point where you feel like removal is an option then we would be happy to help when it is p...