I recently had 15 year old saline implants removed from under the muscle. I opted to not have a lift and just let my body recover on its own. Since the procedure, it seems like my chest is concave where the implants were, like the is a circular divot or crater. I know that my breasts will “fluff” as I heal, and I know that I will never have perky, full breasts since I elected to not have a lift, and I am fine with that. But I am wondering if these “divots” will level out more as time goes on.
Answer: Dent in chest wall after implant removal Compression deformities from implants do occur and may be revealed by explantation. Patients tend to have gradual improvement improvement over time. If your condition persists, discuss treatment options with your surgeon.
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Answer: Dent in chest wall after implant removal Compression deformities from implants do occur and may be revealed by explantation. Patients tend to have gradual improvement improvement over time. If your condition persists, discuss treatment options with your surgeon.
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Answer: Dent in chest wall after implant removal - will it go away? Hello @GwenJones65, Thank you for your question. Sometimes, breast implant removal can result in alterations to the chest wall or breast tissue, such as indentations. This is typically more apparent in women with larger implants, as the larger the implant, the more it may alter the natural anatomy over time. However, it depends on the specialist surgical technique and procedures determined to be used in order to achieve an adequate result. I always approach a breast explant with immediate aesthetic reconstruction to reposition the mammary tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation), since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L and a lift if needed. To shed more light on this, I have attached a video. If you are considering a breast procedure, consultation with a plastic surgeon experienced in this procedure is essential to ensuring optimal results.
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Answer: Dent in chest wall after implant removal - will it go away? Hello @GwenJones65, Thank you for your question. Sometimes, breast implant removal can result in alterations to the chest wall or breast tissue, such as indentations. This is typically more apparent in women with larger implants, as the larger the implant, the more it may alter the natural anatomy over time. However, it depends on the specialist surgical technique and procedures determined to be used in order to achieve an adequate result. I always approach a breast explant with immediate aesthetic reconstruction to reposition the mammary tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation), since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L and a lift if needed. To shed more light on this, I have attached a video. If you are considering a breast procedure, consultation with a plastic surgeon experienced in this procedure is essential to ensuring optimal results.
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January 10, 2022
Answer: Post op breast implant removal It can take up to 6 months for you to see your final result after surgery. You should notice changes, especially during the first three months. I encourage you to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and to discuss any concerns.
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January 10, 2022
Answer: Post op breast implant removal It can take up to 6 months for you to see your final result after surgery. You should notice changes, especially during the first three months. I encourage you to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and to discuss any concerns.
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Breast implant removal Thank you for the question. It takes a minimum of six months and up to a year for the breasts to settle into their final form following implant removal. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Breast implant removal Thank you for the question. It takes a minimum of six months and up to a year for the breasts to settle into their final form following implant removal. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.
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January 5, 2022
Answer: Dent in chest Dear GwenJones65,
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January 5, 2022
Answer: Dent in chest Dear GwenJones65,
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