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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 ...
Dear SurgeryJourney1234,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, ...
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 ...
Hi @Exquisite687809, thank you for your question. The area that you notice "puffy* may be inflammation, and perhaps some fluid that continues to accumulate, however, the body itself will drain it naturally over the days. Anyway, if you notice anything abnormal, the recommendation is to consult...
Sorry to heat about your unfortunate complication. Each situation is unique and a new implant can only be placed when the tissue is sufficiently healed and ready to accept a new one. This is an entirely clinical judgement and there is no timeline that can really be given by the online community....
Depending on where the implants are placed and your ability to manage pain, it is possible to undergo explant under local anesthesia in the office. It can be done on a Friday and you can be at work on Monday. However, explant alone frequently results in patient dissatisfaction due to hanging s...
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