Will my areola reduce when I have my explant procedure?

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I'm 20 years old. Implants are 375cc UHP over the muscle. They're 19 months old. I have a reoccurring seroma and have been advised either take our implant for 3-6 months and replace or remove both forever.. How likely will the seroma return if I hhaveimplanr replaced? I think i'm edging towards remove both altogether. Will my breasts return to how they were. I was a pretty pert 32a UK size before hand. Will my aeriola shrink with my skin? My Aeriola stretched bigger when I had them put in. Thanks

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Your areoles are likely to get smaller after removal.  A drain would help to prevent Seroma recurrence.  Best wishes.

Larry Weinstein, MD · Answer

Your areolas will most likely get smaller with implant removal, a periareola reduction of the areola is possible. Seromas usually require a drain for a period of time, antibiotics and pressure dressing. Sorry to hear about your complication, I hope you eventually get a satisfactory result. Good luck...

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Since your breasts and areolae have been stretched, you may have extra skin, some sagging, and your areolae may still be big. The implant and the surrounding scar tissue or capsule should be removed. If you choose to replace the implant, you still might form a seroma. I would suggest using a smooth implant instead of a textured implant.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Unexplained persistent seroma after breast augmentation is sub-clinical infection till proved other wise.Removal of the implant with total capsulectomy to allow the tissue to adhere and stop seroma formation. Seroma fluid and capsule need to be sent for pathology.Once healed and the pathology is negative can consider re-implantation. Can watch what happens to the areola if it is still very large then areola reduction size can be done any time under local anesthesia

Michael E. Ciaravino, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Your areola and breast should shrink with time after the explant. How much your skin and areola shrinks is unpredictable and depends on your skin and how much stretch occurred from the implants. I would recommend wearing good compression after the explant to help achieve the best result. From my experience, the skin retracts more when there is less tension, and wearing compression or wrapping the loose skin will help reduce the weight and tension on the skin.

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