I had my subglandular implants removed almost 2 years ago. I’d like to have the skin tightened and the areolas greatly reduced in size, I don’t mind being having no volume & being flat chested but I’d like the skin to at least be tight and the nipples in their appropriate position on my chest. Is this possible after having implants placed subglandular and the capsules being left in? I’ve attached some goal photos as well as my own.
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Answer: Can I have a lift 2 years after subglandular implant removal?
You can have the implants removed through the original areola incision or under the breast. As long as you are a candidate and the surgeon is comfortable with either approach, then the choice is yours. Good luck with surgery!
After an explantation and bilateral capsulectomy, it's generally recommended to wait about 6 months before having a routine mammogram. This allows adequate time for the breast tissue to heal and any post-surgical swelling to subside, ensuring a more accurate mammogram. However, individual...
If you have smooth saline implants and are not ill, then just avoid mold and change out the implants every ten to fifteen years (depending on the manufacturer). Removal under local which leaves the capsule can lead to complications later of seroma, difficulty with cancer detection, and ...
