I had small implants put in 11 years ago (over the muscle/silicone gel) after having kids and breastfeeding to add some volume to my already small breasts. Have had some issues on right breast - a bit of CC/pain and CT scan shows that it has ruptured. I would like a lift at time of explant as I am no longer interested in implants. Does it look like I have enough breast tissue to have a good outcome with lift? I have pics attached.
Answer: Explant and Lift 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.
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Answer: Explant and Lift 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.
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Answer: Removal You will need an examination to see if a lift can be done safely at the same time as the removal. Your surgeon will want to avoid damaging the blood supply to your nipple area, and may need to do the lift at a separate time. If you are not too saggy, lifting with radiofrequency like ThermiTight is very safe and can be done at the same time.
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Answer: Removal You will need an examination to see if a lift can be done safely at the same time as the removal. Your surgeon will want to avoid damaging the blood supply to your nipple area, and may need to do the lift at a separate time. If you are not too saggy, lifting with radiofrequency like ThermiTight is very safe and can be done at the same time.
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November 12, 2019
Answer: Good result It is difficult to answer your question without first discussing what a "good result" means to you. The breast tissue you had prior to implants may have changed from time, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss the procedures including your goals for surgical result. Your surgeon should be able to give you an idea of what you can expect in terms of results once the implants are removed and the lift is completed.
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November 12, 2019
Answer: Good result It is difficult to answer your question without first discussing what a "good result" means to you. The breast tissue you had prior to implants may have changed from time, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss the procedures including your goals for surgical result. Your surgeon should be able to give you an idea of what you can expect in terms of results once the implants are removed and the lift is completed.
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November 4, 2019
Answer: Explant and The Bellesoma Lift The technique I recommend is explantation and lift 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 (in 95%) 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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November 4, 2019
Answer: Explant and The Bellesoma Lift The technique I recommend is explantation and lift 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 (in 95%) 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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November 4, 2019
Answer: A breast lift at the time of explant for small breasts, will I have good results? (Photos) The smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. It is very difficult to predict breast size following explant b/c breast implants and weight fluctuations over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop.
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November 4, 2019
Answer: A breast lift at the time of explant for small breasts, will I have good results? (Photos) The smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. It is very difficult to predict breast size following explant b/c breast implants and weight fluctuations over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop.
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November 4, 2019
Answer: A breast lift at the time of explant for small breasts, will I have good results? Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photo. Generally speaking, after removal of breast implants, breasts will look smaller and deflated. Many patients will need a breast lift after breast implants removal, which can be combined with liposuction and fat grafting to breasts to enhance the volume. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice.
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November 4, 2019
Answer: A breast lift at the time of explant for small breasts, will I have good results? Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photo. Generally speaking, after removal of breast implants, breasts will look smaller and deflated. Many patients will need a breast lift after breast implants removal, which can be combined with liposuction and fat grafting to breasts to enhance the volume. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice.
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