What can I expect my results to look like after breast implant removal?

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After initial augmentation in 2017 with 250cc over the muscle implants, I’ve now had revisions due to implant falling low after seroma, and then capsul contracture in 2020 and then 2023. With last revision I got new smooth low profile impnats 300cc (original were textured) and am having pain in one while the other has dropped low again. After so much pain and surgery, I may just want to remove them but fear the aesthetic outcome since I have very little breast tissue (photos attached).

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Removing your implants following your previous augmentation and revisions, will still give you a very acceptable aesthetic appearance. The breast tissue will shrink and contract, similar to what happens to abdominal skin following childbirth. The breasts will look fairly similar to what they looked like prior to your augmentation.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Lexrae, thank you for your question. For an adequate result the capsules removal should be combined with immediate breast enhancement to reposition the mammary tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L. However, in some cases, this technique alone may not be sufficient to achieve the desired result. There are other options that can provide good results. Breast fat transfer is one such procedure that allows plastic surgeons to transfer fat from other parts of the body and enhance volume. This procedure does not involve any foreign material such as silicone or saline being inserted into your body, producing a very natural look. It is important to keep in mind that each patient is unique and a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery is essential. I link a video testimonial that will give you a better perspective for your procedure. Best wishes!

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), Member of the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science" (IFATS), Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

In your pre-operative photograph, your nipples were widely separated and you had very little breast tissue.  At this time, the skin has been stretched and it may contract to some degree since you appear to be young.  However, you may benefit from explant with mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, the implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  At the same time, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Because you have little natural breast tissue you will lose the majority of your volume when the implants are removed.  The breast tissues will have stretched over the last 7 years from the implants.  They will retract to some degree but you will likely still have loose skin.

Azita Madjidi, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Your skin has been stretched because of the implants and will shrink to some extent once they are removed over the following at least 6 months. However, because of multiple surgeries and aging , they may not go back to the shape before the implants. Once you let the breasts rest over the following 6 months, then you can go to your surgeon to reassess your options.

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