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What can be done to restore pre-implant appearance? (Photos)

July 11, 2025
Asked By:Tasteful670786 in Miami, Florida

Hello I had subfascial breast augmentation performed 8 months ago with Motiva high profile 400cc implants . For many reasons I have decided to explant with total capsulectomy. What could be done to restore the appearance to pre implant state as much as possible? My imf fold was lowered 2cm and also the pockets were medially overdissected by about 0.5cm. 1.Could pocket tightening be performed to restore pre-implant cleavage width? The skin in sthe cleavage is also slightly tented/lifted. 2.Could the imf fold be lifted to were it used to be? Thank you so much for your input.

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