Implants after lift and mesh?

Hello, thank you for your question. It is great that you are exploring your options. Make sure to keep an open line of communication with your healthcare provider to achieve the best results for your needs. Please see the attached video that answers your question.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Generally, this is possible, but the ability to discern the complexity in your situation is ideally done after an in person evaluation of your soft tissues.

Yes, you should be able to have implants replaced. There may be some added scarring from the original mesh, but an experienced surgeon should be comfortable with the procedure.

Thank you for your inquiry! You have options for additional volume. We would love to sit down with you and discuss your concerns. Schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

It will be more complicated than putting implants in without a history of all the surgery you have had. It should not be complicated to the point of being impossible, but this depends on your exam.

Dear Sa125,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, it is possible to place implants even if you have mesh. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Yes, you can have implants placed after a mastopexy with mesh support. It is true that secondary breast surgery is often more challenging than primary breast surgery because of several factors including increased scar tissue and altered blood supply to the nipple areolar complex among others. Depending on the type of mesh used, it is typically reabsorbed by around 18 months but will increase the amount of scar tissue present. I would recommend consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specializes in revision breast surgery.

Thank you for the question. You can add implants after a lift. It is not usually very complicated. In fact, "staging" the lift and implants by doing the lift first and implants later is a classic technique that some surgeons still use routinely.

Hi there,
Yes, you can certainly add implants back with minimal issues. This is a common procedure. Most, if not all breast meshes will dissolve within 2years and leave behind scar tissue that can be cut through easily. The implants can even be added before the mesh dissolves if you desire.
All the best

Yes, it is possible after explantation with placement of mesh to undergo implantation. However, you have not provided photographs. You may be better off with another lift with possible fat transfers.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M,D.