In 2021 I went from an A/B cup and added 650 CC under muscle breast implants. While I do love how I look with the enhancements, recent events have me wanting to have them explanted. Where I went from such a small natural breast to a large breast and have some weight fluctuation within that time frame, I am wondering what would it be like if I got them removed, would they fat graft to somewhat maintain some form of a breast shape, or would it be flat? Do I have options?
Answer: Process of removal - do I have options? Thank you for your question. Yes, you do have options. Depending on the surgeon you go with, you will be given different options. No matter what surgeon you go with, please make sure you find a surgeon that will removal the implant and entire capsule. You need to ask your surgeon if they will perform an En bloc or 100% total capsulectomy.
Helpful
Answer: Process of removal - do I have options? Thank you for your question. Yes, you do have options. Depending on the surgeon you go with, you will be given different options. No matter what surgeon you go with, please make sure you find a surgeon that will removal the implant and entire capsule. You need to ask your surgeon if they will perform an En bloc or 100% total capsulectomy.
Helpful
July 10, 2024
Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good question! Typically, the breast tissue will decompress, commonly referred to as fluffing postoperatively, and the skin tightens to some degree for many patients. This can occur for months to even one year after breast implant removal surgery. The degree of fluffing and skin retraction is highly variable from patient to patient due to several factors such as patient age, the thickness of one's subcutaneous breast tissue, and skin elasticity. Procedures considered for improving the appearance of the breasts after breast explant surgery include the addition of volume with fat transfer and/or skin tightening by a breast lift, referred to as a mastopexy. You mentioned that you have had some weight fluctuation. If you have gained some weight since undergoing breast augmentation, you may have additional fatty tissue of your breasts causing your natural breasts to be larger than before your implants were put in and you may not need any fat grafting. The best way to estimate what your breasts would look like after breast implant removal, and to see if fat grafting is even necessary, I recommend an in-office examination by a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in breast implant removal surgery. I have been performing this surgery for over 25 years. You can also refer to my website at drstraka.com. I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery and outcome!
Helpful
July 10, 2024
Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good question! Typically, the breast tissue will decompress, commonly referred to as fluffing postoperatively, and the skin tightens to some degree for many patients. This can occur for months to even one year after breast implant removal surgery. The degree of fluffing and skin retraction is highly variable from patient to patient due to several factors such as patient age, the thickness of one's subcutaneous breast tissue, and skin elasticity. Procedures considered for improving the appearance of the breasts after breast explant surgery include the addition of volume with fat transfer and/or skin tightening by a breast lift, referred to as a mastopexy. You mentioned that you have had some weight fluctuation. If you have gained some weight since undergoing breast augmentation, you may have additional fatty tissue of your breasts causing your natural breasts to be larger than before your implants were put in and you may not need any fat grafting. The best way to estimate what your breasts would look like after breast implant removal, and to see if fat grafting is even necessary, I recommend an in-office examination by a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in breast implant removal surgery. I have been performing this surgery for over 25 years. You can also refer to my website at drstraka.com. I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery and outcome!
Helpful
April 28, 2024
Answer: Process of removal Dear CSKI990,
Helpful
April 28, 2024
Answer: Process of removal Dear CSKI990,
Helpful
April 12, 2024
Answer: Breast implant removal : what will likely happen and which are my options? Thank you for your questions and the details provided. 650 cc is a large implant and therefore not only the size of your breasts will change but also the shape. It is very likely that you will also need some form of breast reshaping , such as mastopexy / breastlift.
Helpful
April 12, 2024
Answer: Breast implant removal : what will likely happen and which are my options? Thank you for your questions and the details provided. 650 cc is a large implant and therefore not only the size of your breasts will change but also the shape. It is very likely that you will also need some form of breast reshaping , such as mastopexy / breastlift.
Helpful
April 9, 2024
Answer: Removal Fat can be added, but only into breast tissue and not into the implant space. With such large implants, what tissue you have has been stretched and thinned and may not hold much fat. You might consider going down in size to a more natural size for you. Your pockets can be tightened internally. Do remember that you were not happy with your breast prior to surgery and may not be happy once removed. You will be flat and probably sag from the stretched out skin.
Helpful
April 9, 2024
Answer: Removal Fat can be added, but only into breast tissue and not into the implant space. With such large implants, what tissue you have has been stretched and thinned and may not hold much fat. You might consider going down in size to a more natural size for you. Your pockets can be tightened internally. Do remember that you were not happy with your breast prior to surgery and may not be happy once removed. You will be flat and probably sag from the stretched out skin.
Helpful
