What will my breast look like post explant of only 8 weeks?

Hi,With the size of implants and duration of placement your tissue/skin will likely return to its original form. Initially, they will look a little stretched but this will change over 3-6 months as the tissue heals. Depending on where the incision placement is, you will need to do scar massaging to help prevent puckering in those areas- for eg. if the implants were placed via the areola then that incision may begin to pucker in- this can be treatment with early scar tissue massaging and cupping. If the scar was placed along the infra mammary fold then it may sit lower on your chest/upper abdomen as the breast fold retract into its anatomical position. Hope this helps and congratulations on your decision to remove the implants!Dr. Dev

Hello, thank you for your question. Given your age and the smaller size of the implants that were inserted, it is likely that your skin will retract relatively well after explant. From my experience, this is generally what occurs, but everyone's results may be different.

Dear lauielee652,
you need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon as probably the best option is to wait until you are fully healed to see the final results. However, if you decide to remove implants earlier, there is a high chance that your breasts will have the same size as prior to surgery. 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

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. However, after only 8 weeks, 250 cc implants should not have caused major stretching. It is most likely you will return back to your original position. If you needed a lift originally, this may still be needed. Often time, at the time of explantation, a simultaneous lift is done. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method which reshaped the breast tissue.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your breast augmentation. Because you had conservatively sized implants and they were in place for such a short time once you have fully healed from explant you should return to a look similar to that before surgery.

I am sorry that you are not loving your new look. Removing implants at 8 weeks should give fairly good results. Your tissues have not been stretched very long and you may find yourself returning to your previous shape.

There may be some changes in your breast from having had implants for a couple of months.
Most likely your breast will be very similar to what they were before your breast augmentation.
There are a few variables that can what your breast look like.
Individuals who have great skin elasticity Are likely to have the least amount of problems with skin being stretched.
The implant size was fairly cautious and that leans in your favor.
Every once in a while, there can be contraction from scar tissue, but this is more likely the longer you’ve had the implants in place.
If patients are absolutely sure they want to remove the implants early after surgery that I usually Recommend moving as quickly as possible before the body has developed scar tissue.
If you can’t do it right away then sometimes it’s better to wait six full months.
Talk to your provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD