I recently got breast implants. The size were extremely larger than what I wanted and have decided I prefer to have them removed instead of a revision. I'm hoping to explant at 6 months po. I had a lift with implants and want to know what to expect. Are my breast doomed? Will they look worse than before? Will I have inverted nipples? Will the scar be hideous? Picture is pre implants. 5'4 155lbs
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Answer: Explanting 650cc implants - will my breasts look worse than before?
Hi Powerful,
There are many options for you, so the answer really depends on you. At your young age, unless you have had tremendous weight changes, I would generally expect the skin to spring back fairly well. Just removing the implant and leaving the capsule behind will likely give you the...
BIA ALCL has been associated with textured implants BIA ALCL is diagnosed by sending the fluid or tissue to lab.
Best Regards
Dr Layth Gurgia
Consultant plastic surgeon
Stockholm
Sweden
A lift is never considered medically necessary. A breast reduction with removing over a pound of tissue per breast may be covered by insurance. Since you chose to have such large mammoth implants, the loose skin is on you. Be grateful that Medicaid covered the removal since most insurance...