I Have Calcium Deposits in One Breast. Can These Be Removed & my 325 Cc Implants Be Replaced with 175 Cc Ones? (photo)

Question

I don't want the scars of a breast lift. I would like the same peri areola incision used to remove the calcium deposits. is this possible? I have good firm skin tone. I just want some fullness in the top of my breast & the slight lift that my present implants seem to give me.I don't want any additional scarring I would like the same peri areola incision used . What size would you suggest?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It depends on where the calcium deposits are whether they could be found and removed or wether they should be followed with mammogram.  If you want smaller implants but no lift, that is your choice, especially in order to,avoid the scars of a lift.  Ideally, however, you should have your breast lifts and I,pants replaced with smaller ones or go with no implants at all.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

If the “calcium deposits” are associated with a thickened breast implant capsule, then removal of the breast implant capsule may suffice. If, on the other hand, the deposits are located in native breast tissue then removal during breast surgery is not likely.  Presumably you have had a mammogram which demonstrates these deposits and have ruled out malignancy.

	 For more accurate/specific advice best to discuss your questions/concerns with board-certified plastic surgeons in your area.

	 Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Only IN PERSON examination and review of your mammograms or MRI's can determine if your request can be safely done. Best to see IN PERSON a boarded PSs in your city.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

How were these calcium deposits identified?  I assume my mammography or another breast study. Is it recommended to have them biopsied?  More information is warranted.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

You can have your presumed calcified capsules removed through your current incision if it is long enough.  If you have saline implants, consider intentionally deflating your implants (it will void your warranty) and see how your breasts will look and if you will be okay with that.  Otherwise photos would help the gallery of doctors tremendously.

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