Breasts Implant Removal After 5 Weeks; What to Expect During Recovery.

Hard to say without photos. You are still very early in the post operative course. Often there will be pleating that usually resolves. There may be other issues that pertain to your particular case.  The skin will contract, but sometimes there is extra skin that need to be removed.  Sometimes the nipples need to be lifted.  Physical activity depends on the healing.  Please talk with your board certified plastic surgeon. Discuss your concerns. Together you can make a plan that should work for the both of you.

Many patients report the recovery and healing is much more easier than the original breast augmentation procedure. The #incisions should take approximately a week or two to heal up. You may experience some #discomfort at the incision locations for a few days and a pain reliever may be prescribed to you. Since the breast pockets where the implants were formerly located are now empty and less affected as they were in during the original augmentation, pain within the breast pocket may further be decreased. Side effects of the procedure are possible and each patiemt differs as they recover. At any time during your post-op #healing you have any concerns, do not hesitate to contact your doctors to further inquire. 

Plastic surgeons occasionally
see patients who request removal of their breast implants.They may want their implants removed for a
variety of medical, surgical, and aesthetic issues.It’s not unusual for these women to be
concerned about how their breasts will look following implant removal.Aesthetic changes in the breasts following implant
explantation are more likely in patients who’s had multiple pregnancies, have
breast fed, have had weight fluctuations, and have had implants for longer
periods of time.When implants are large
and placed on top of the muscle, the incidence of breast sag following implant
removal is higher as well.A return to the pre-augmentation baseline would be
anticipated following explantation in someone who has had implants for only
five weeks.Removal of implants is
associated with minimal pain and short recoveries.Since the muscle is undisturbed, there’s
minimal amounts of pain following this procedure.Muscle function will eventually return to
normal but this may take seven to eight weeks before strenuous activity can be
resumed.Patient’s usually don’t require
narcotics for longer than 24 hours and are able to return to work the following
day as long as no heavy lifting is involved.It’s important that you thoroughly discuss your concerns
with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon
has information regarding the specifics of your surgical procedure that no one
else has access to.Your surgeon should
be able to answer your questions and hopefully, make your post-operative course
uneventful.

Recovery after breast implant removal can vary depending on factors such as the reason for removal, the extent of the surgery, and individual healing capacity. Here's what you might expect during the recovery process after breast implant removal approximately five weeks post-surgery:1. Pain and Discomfort: You may experience some pain, swelling, and discomfort at the surgical site. Your plastic surgeon may prescribe pain medication to help manage any discomfort during the initial days following surgery.2. Bruising and Swelling: Bruising and swelling are common after surgery and may take some time to subside. Using ice packs and keeping the area elevated can help reduce swelling.3. Restricted Activities: Your plastic surgeon will likely advise you to avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and overhead reaching for a certain period to allow the surgical site to heal properly.4. Follow-up Appointments: You will have follow-up appointments with your plastic surgeon to monitor your healing progress and address any concerns or complications that may arise.5. Supportive Garments: Your plastic surgeon may recommend wearing a supportive bra or compression garment to help minimize swelling and provide support to the breasts during the healing process.6. Scar Care: Depending on the type of incisions made during the surgery, you may have scars. Your plastic surgeon will provide instructions on how to care for your incision sites to promote optimal healing and minimize scarring.7. Emotional Adjustment: Adjusting to your new appearance after breast implant removal may involve emotional ups and downs. It's normal to have mixed feelings during this time. Seeking support from friends, family, or a therapist can be helpful in coping with these emotions.8. Breast Changes: Your breasts may look different after implant removal, and it may take some time for your natural breast tissue to settle into its new shape. It's essential to have realistic expectations and give your body time to adjust.9. Resuming Normal Activities: Your ability to resume normal activities will depend on how well you're healing and your plastic surgeon's recommendations. It's essential to follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instructions carefully to promote a smooth recovery.It's important to keep in mind that every individual's recovery experience is unique, and some people may recover faster or slower than others. If you have any concerns or questions during your recovery process, don't hesitate to reach out to your plastic surgeon for guidance and support.

After breast implant removal, recovery is quite simple. I ask my patients to refrain from any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for about 6-8 weeks. Your muscles should heal over time and any excess skin should bounce back, depending on the quality of your skin. The better the quality of skin elasticity the more the skin will bounce back.

On this site, I do my best to give advice without a physical examination but I want you to know that a physical examination by a board certified physician is always the best way to get the most accurate information.
 

You should pretty much go back to the way you were since you only had them in there for 5 weeks which is surprising whjy you would want them out.I would avoid any strenuous exercise for a couple of weeks.

The implants have caused soft tissue stretch to occur in your breasts. However, many women find that their breast tissue rebounds nicely after augmentation. The sooner the implants are removed, the more likely the rebound. After 5 weeks, your breasts are likely to return to your preoperative size/shape. As for the muscle, it simply scars down to the chest wall. Restrictions on activity are surgeon dependent, but most advocate waiting at least a couple of weeks prior to exercising the pectoralis muscle. Gradually increasing your activity is recommended.

If the implants were placed under the muscle, the cut muscle will not "self repair."  On the other hand, the soft tissue may rebound since the surgery was just 5 and 1/2 weeks ago.

The breast skin can be very forgiving after implant removal. Although significant tightening of the skin is usually seen after implant removal, the breast skin will almost always have some degree of laxity caused by the implant.  If an implant is removed after chronic inflammation from the first generation silicone implants and the thickened capsule is removed, significant distortion is usually seen.  In your situation in which the implant has not been in place very long, the breast should tighten up significantly in 6 to 8 weeks.  Although there really are not any exercises or creams that work to tighten the skin, patients should wear tight support bras that reduce swelling after surgery.  I would not suggest push-ups for at last 8 weeks. 

You have just about the best possible chance of returning to your pre-implanted state.

The major considerations are (1) how long the implants were in place and (2) how large they were.  (Other issues are out of your control, such as the type of skin and degree of elasticity you have, etc).

The good news is that since they were only in place for 5 weeks, things should basically return to the way they were on their own, without you having to do anything at all.  Exercises will tighten your muscles - with or without implants - but there are no studies I know of that document how much exercise, if any, will tighten your SKIN any faster than will happen on its own.

My advice:  just give your body a chance to heal, and everything should be fine without you having to manipulate the process with any artificial products, maneuvers, etc.  You should, of course, be under the care of your own plastic surgeon throughout this entire process.

I hope that this helps, and good luck,

Dr. E