300 CC, high profile. Can I have an explant without a lift? (Photos)

I would favor explantation alone without a lift. I expect that your appearance would revert closely to shape and contour before the implants. If you are unhappy with the appearance, you can still have the lift done later as a staged procedure.

Dear Polite164171,


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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

If you want to have your implants removed, then you should do it without the lift. You will have some stretch but it should look fairly similar to how you were before your augmentation. If you don't like the sagging, then later in life you can have a breast lift when it gets worse. Best of luck!

Hello,
You can remove your implants at any time you'd like. Your breasts will look close to how they were prior to putting the implants in. If you were okay with how they looked, a lift would not be necessary. If volume was the only thing you were looking to change, there are other options besides implants, such as fat grafting. I would recommend scheduling a consult to see what your options are!

In your side view, you can see your breasts are hanging on top of the skin and you have pseudoptosis if not ptosis. You can try explant alone or with a donut mastopexy but you may need a breast lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You can elect to have the implants removed at any time you wish. You appear to have pseudo ptosis which is excess laxity below the nipple level. That will still remain after the implants are removed, along with the loss of volume from the implants. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon about your goals for surgery and to learn more about your options.