want to explant not sure what to expect or to lift. 31 yo, no kids(yet), 115-120lbs, active. Implants 10 yrs old, put in during reduction/lift. was 30ddd, to 32c. gained weight after, lost weight, implants changed, sagged. want to remove, had 1 consult,2 more planned. not sure if I should lift? desired b cup. not sure how much of my tissue is left vs. the implant? please advise! thank you!
Answer: Lift + Explant Important to note how many cc implants you have, a large implant of 700 cc versus a small 300 cc implant will have different outcomes. For someone who is 31, a lift would not be recommended in general, given the fact majority of implants are placed BELOW the muscle. Whereas a lift is entirely completed ABOVE the muscle. Given my practice, a lot of patients do not need an unnecessary lift operation, which is extremely invasive.
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Answer: Lift + Explant Important to note how many cc implants you have, a large implant of 700 cc versus a small 300 cc implant will have different outcomes. For someone who is 31, a lift would not be recommended in general, given the fact majority of implants are placed BELOW the muscle. Whereas a lift is entirely completed ABOVE the muscle. Given my practice, a lot of patients do not need an unnecessary lift operation, which is extremely invasive.
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Hard to know answers to above without an exam or pictures A mastopexy/lift will reposition nipples in a more aesthetically pleasing position. When you take out your implants you will lose a significant volume but only with a physical exam can I help guide you regarding your native breast tissue.
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January 24, 2023
Answer: Hard to know answers to above without an exam or pictures A mastopexy/lift will reposition nipples in a more aesthetically pleasing position. When you take out your implants you will lose a significant volume but only with a physical exam can I help guide you regarding your native breast tissue.
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January 16, 2023
Answer: Lift or no lift It's really difficult to give a recommendation with no photos or an examination. It will depend on your skin elasticity, the size of your implants, and your nipple position. Your surgeon will be able to estimate how much of your natural tissue may be left from an in person evaluation. Any information you are able to provide about your implants (size, etc) will be helpful.
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January 16, 2023
Answer: Lift or no lift It's really difficult to give a recommendation with no photos or an examination. It will depend on your skin elasticity, the size of your implants, and your nipple position. Your surgeon will be able to estimate how much of your natural tissue may be left from an in person evaluation. Any information you are able to provide about your implants (size, etc) will be helpful.
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January 13, 2023
Answer: Need to see what you look like! Photos or examination are definitely needed to better answer your question. Based on your description, it sounds like a revision lift would be necessary. Usually this can be done at the time of the explant, but sometimes if you don't have much tissue it needs to be done in a second operation.
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January 13, 2023
Answer: Need to see what you look like! Photos or examination are definitely needed to better answer your question. Based on your description, it sounds like a revision lift would be necessary. Usually this can be done at the time of the explant, but sometimes if you don't have much tissue it needs to be done in a second operation.
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January 12, 2023
Answer: Lift with removal? Hard to give you a specific answer without seeing photos but in general most patients will need a lift after implant removal if they have gone through the changes in weight etc that you have and have had their implants for ten years.
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January 12, 2023
Answer: Lift with removal? Hard to give you a specific answer without seeing photos but in general most patients will need a lift after implant removal if they have gone through the changes in weight etc that you have and have had their implants for ten years.
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