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Dear VW0481,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Skin elasticity depends mostly on genetics so you can't do much to increase or decrease it. Also, implants size have a great influence on amount of sagging. You might want to consider fat grafting in order to replace some of the lost volume. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
In general, the smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. The appearance of the breasts will not be as nice as the appearance of the breasts prior to breast augmentation. If the breasts had a lot of ptosis or droop prior to the breast augmentation, you may want to consider a lift at the same time as removal. If you were borderline, then explant and wait for 6 months or so and then reevaluate.
The plastic surgeon can examine your skin elasticity prior to surgery. One way to tell yourself is to look at any area where you have stretch marks. If you have had children and have no stretch marks, this is a good sign that you have good skin elasticity.
There is no specific test that will address elasticity. The breast implant volume and the length of time the implants have been in place will influence how much the skin has been stretched. If the breasts appear droopy or saggy currently then you can anticipate that a lift will be needed in order to improve shape.
Dear laurassssss,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel ...
Thanks for writing,I believe in the immediate post-op time frame compression is helpful. A few things need to happen, compression helps with swelling, the compression helps to ensure the correct positioning of the breast tissue while the skin readapts and shrinks. I usually recommend this for a ...
Dear mumtofive,Every surgeon has a preferred type of bra that they let their patients wear after breast augmentation, as this would depend on various factors like the type of surgery performed and the size of the implant used. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and ...
