With little or no breast tissue can I have implants removed?

Pictures or an exam would be helpful in making that assessment.  No one can truly predict how your breast will look after explantation as each soft tissue envelope will respond differently, but you may do well with just removal and replacement with smaller implants. If there is any doubt, explant using the original incision, followed by a period of several months of observation.  After 6 months or so a decision for a breast lift can be made.

You can have your implants removed at any time.  It's difficult to advise how you may look after surgery without an examination.  If you are unhappy with your previous surgeon I recommend visiting with a different board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation.  You can discuss your options once more information is known.

You have large implants and are a 36 DD.  Simply removing the implants will result in hanging breasts and you will be dissatisfied.  The technique I recommend is explantation using The Bellesoma Method.  The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery.  At the same time or later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi and thank you for your questions.  I am so sorry you did not have a previous good experience.  Good communication with your surgeon is key to a good outcome.  That being said, yes, your implants can removed.  However, without an in person examination of your current situation it is really impossible to give any more educated information.  Revision breast surgery is indeed complex and you should get one or two opinions from experienced plastic surgeons.  Best of luck.

Dear singerforu,breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery