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Does Breast Implant Removal Require Breast Lift Surgery?

Oct 27, 2008

i want to remove my breast implants. too big. if i do this will i most likely need a breast lift? is my skin stretched permanently as a result of implants?

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I’m really sorry you’re going through this — what you’re feeling is, unfortunately, not uncommon after explant surgery combined with a limited (horizontal-only) lift, and it does not mean you’re “stuck” this way.Why your result looks disfiguring (even though healing is fine)A horizontal-...

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Amir Ghaznavi, MD, MBA, FACS

ChelsieMarie2, Thanks for your question. As for what will you breast look like after removal without a lift, I advise clients that the breast will go back to their "orginal" size if you have not had children or significant weight gain. It can take up to 6 months for the skin to retract back. If...

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Breast implant illness refers to a constellation of systemic symptoms which a patient will attribute to the presence of silicone implants. This is an area of much controversy. There is no medical evidence of a cause and effect link. Some patients will achieve symptomatic relief after removal...

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