I would like to have my 15 yr old leaking silicone breast implants removed and not replaced. I’ve had implants since 1995, the first ones being saline. I had severe tuberous breast with asymmetry, the implants are above the muscle. I would like possible fat transfer and a lift. Would this be possible since I was tuberous?
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Your minimal breast tissue has been stretched with 450 cc implants are well as your skin, so you can expect to be somewhat smaller than what you were originally unless you have gained weight and your breast tissue increased. Also, your skin has been stretched and will sag. Radiofrequency...
The augmentation procedure is a relatively invasive procedure, especially when done with a lift or a nipple incision. The nerve involvement is a well-established complication of breast augmentation surgery, especially with multiple procedures. It takes approximately a year for the tissues to...
There are a few options for you. First, you must make sure that when you remove the implants, you remove the capsule as well in it's entirety along with any abnormal or inflamed tissue. This is know as the En bloc procedure or 100% total capsulectomy. As for lift, I recommend not doing a lift at...
