Breast implants removal: Saline implants 200cc through under arms.

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I am thinking having the breast implants removal which i had done about 18years ago. Saline implants 200cc through under arms and placed them under the muscle. No problem with them so far except my immune system got weeker with frequent headaches. And started feeling uncomfortable with them. so should i wait till breakage happening or do it now? If i wait till breakage happening then more complicated with surgery and would it be more expensive?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You
feel uncomfortable with the implants and want them removed.  However, after the implants are removed, your
breast skin may hang.  One alternative is
to have the implants ruptured.  This can
be done at minimal cost under local anesthesia in the office.  This will give you an idea of what your
breasts will look like after the implants are removed.  If that appears adequate to you then a simple
removal can be done.  If that does not
appear adequate to you then you need a lift. 
The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This technique will reshape your breast
tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them 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 by previous
surgery.  Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can choose to have your implants removed at any time.  The implants sound from your description as though they are intact.  They may not ever leak or "break".  If you choose to have the implants removed for health reasons, most women choose to also have the capsules removed.  If so, the procedure would require an incision either under the breast or around the areola.  I recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn more.

Patricia A. McGuire, MD · Answer

The decision to remove your implants is a personal one. Only you can decide what is the best time for you. If you are unhappy with the appearance, uncomfortable, or have any concerns about your implants, see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options for removal. Saline implants are not more or less difficult to remove whether they have deflated or not.

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

Only you, after consultation with your surgeon, can decide if you want them removed and when. It is straightforward to remove implants through the old armpit incision and I have done that many times. If you want the capsule removed for some reason, it would need to be done either through a periareolar or inframammary incision.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Removing the implants is a personal choice. They can be removed at any time. Best of luck............

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