I have 420cc Nagor silicone implants, I have had them in for 9 years, before I had them done I was a B cup, I am now a DD/E cup. I am 29 and 5ft 9 height, I have had one child breastfed for two months. I hate the size and want to go back to natural breast but my main worry is will I have enough natural breast tissue and will the skin be extremely loose? I have gone from a size 8 to 12 over the years. Does anybody have any before and after pictures with woman similar age and size implants as me.
Answer: Do I have enough natural breast tissue for a natural looking breasts after removal? It's not possible to determine how much native breast tissue you have without an exam. You are likely to have some loose skin after implant removal, but it should retract to some degree during healing. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. An examination should reveal more answers to your questions.
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Answer: Do I have enough natural breast tissue for a natural looking breasts after removal? It's not possible to determine how much native breast tissue you have without an exam. You are likely to have some loose skin after implant removal, but it should retract to some degree during healing. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. An examination should reveal more answers to your questions.
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Answer: Implant removal Dear Independent1441, It is hard to predict what will your breasts look once you remove your implants. There is a chance that you will have saggy breasts after implants removal. It might be best to remove implants, wait to see the final results of your surgery and then decide whether you will need breast lift. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Implant removal Dear Independent1441, It is hard to predict what will your breasts look once you remove your implants. There is a chance that you will have saggy breasts after implants removal. It might be best to remove implants, wait to see the final results of your surgery and then decide whether you will need breast lift. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Natural tissue I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and being examined. Your surgeon can tell how much breast tissue you still have by examination. I suspect after your weight loss and the size of implants you now have that you do not have much tissue left, especially if you were a B cup prior to weight loss.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Natural tissue I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and being examined. Your surgeon can tell how much breast tissue you still have by examination. I suspect after your weight loss and the size of implants you now have that you do not have much tissue left, especially if you were a B cup prior to weight loss.
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July 15, 2019
Answer: Explant and The Bellesoma Lift 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 is desired.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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July 15, 2019
Answer: Explant and The Bellesoma Lift 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 is desired.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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July 15, 2019
Answer: Post explant appearance It is difficult to make 100% accurate predictions following explant. There are a number of factors to consider including age (the breast changes over time irregardless of augmentation), weight change, skin stretch and residual elasticity. Following removal, one can expect: -Loss of volume- Not an exact correlation between pre- and post augmentation due to the changes over time. You may be bigger or smaller than you remember. -Ptosis/sagging-Ptosis develops over time and may be worsened by the presence of an implant. If a patient has pre-explant sagging, removal is likely to worsen this to a certain extent. If there is no ptosis, it does not necessarily mean there will be no ptosis after removal. -Skin laxity/stretch- There is inherent skin elasticity which will allow for some measure of snap back. However, the greater the volume differential pre- and post- the more likely there will be excess skin. In my experience, it is usually a safe assumption that there will be some changes post removal which oftentimes may necessitate further operative intervention (i.e. lift), however this is often a function of size and length of time post op. Small implants which have only been in place for a short period will lead to an improved response/recoil post removal. With regards to your specific question, your options will be entirely dependent upon the response of the tissue to the loss of the implant (as well as your expectations). Some patients will have very little laxity and good nipple position. They may be able to forego a lift and instead may fat graft for some volume (or do nothing at all). Others may need multiple interventions to reach a look with which they are comfortable. Based upon your photos alone, I would assume you would benefit from a formal mastopexy/lift. This will help account for the likely skin excess/laxity. Volume, on the other hand is more difficult to predict with any certainty without in-person exam. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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July 15, 2019
Answer: Post explant appearance It is difficult to make 100% accurate predictions following explant. There are a number of factors to consider including age (the breast changes over time irregardless of augmentation), weight change, skin stretch and residual elasticity. Following removal, one can expect: -Loss of volume- Not an exact correlation between pre- and post augmentation due to the changes over time. You may be bigger or smaller than you remember. -Ptosis/sagging-Ptosis develops over time and may be worsened by the presence of an implant. If a patient has pre-explant sagging, removal is likely to worsen this to a certain extent. If there is no ptosis, it does not necessarily mean there will be no ptosis after removal. -Skin laxity/stretch- There is inherent skin elasticity which will allow for some measure of snap back. However, the greater the volume differential pre- and post- the more likely there will be excess skin. In my experience, it is usually a safe assumption that there will be some changes post removal which oftentimes may necessitate further operative intervention (i.e. lift), however this is often a function of size and length of time post op. Small implants which have only been in place for a short period will lead to an improved response/recoil post removal. With regards to your specific question, your options will be entirely dependent upon the response of the tissue to the loss of the implant (as well as your expectations). Some patients will have very little laxity and good nipple position. They may be able to forego a lift and instead may fat graft for some volume (or do nothing at all). Others may need multiple interventions to reach a look with which they are comfortable. Based upon your photos alone, I would assume you would benefit from a formal mastopexy/lift. This will help account for the likely skin excess/laxity. Volume, on the other hand is more difficult to predict with any certainty without in-person exam. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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