I have saline breast implants under the muscle that are about 20 years old. If I take them out I will almost certainly need a lift. Do you advise getting a lift at the same time as the explant?
May 13, 2019
Answer: Explant and lift It is possible to remove implants and have a lift in the same day, but not everyone is a candidate for this. An examination is needed to determine what is best for you. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to determine what is best for you. Some factors your surgeon will be looking at are the elasticity of the skin, amount of breast tissue, and determining if capsular contracture is present.
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May 13, 2019
Answer: Explant and lift It is possible to remove implants and have a lift in the same day, but not everyone is a candidate for this. An examination is needed to determine what is best for you. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to determine what is best for you. Some factors your surgeon will be looking at are the elasticity of the skin, amount of breast tissue, and determining if capsular contracture is present.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Do you advise getting an explant and lift at the same time? Breast implants over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop. Usually removing them and performing the lift at the same time makes the most sense as some patients clearly need a lift. If you are borderline, removal followed by a waiting period is more reasonable.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Do you advise getting an explant and lift at the same time? Breast implants over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop. Usually removing them and performing the lift at the same time makes the most sense as some patients clearly need a lift. If you are borderline, removal followed by a waiting period is more reasonable.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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