What causes this pulling in and what can be done to fix it? 1 month post breast implant removal. (photos)

Your situation is not that uncommon.  Many women who had implants when they were younger decide years later that they want o go smaller or just get rid of their implants all together.  In your case, at 5’9 and 120 pounds it is unlikely that you will have enough fat to get a reasonable result wit...

I'm sorry to hear of your issues.  If you had nipple grafts, there is always a risk that the graft will not take.  However, nicotine use decreases blood supply which could lead to infection, poor wound healing, and tissue death.  Follow your surgeon's instructions and inform him/her of any ch...

Dear lynnmosher,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, ...

I'm sorry you are having so many issues.  It appears you have an infection.  I recommend an examination by surgeon and discussion of possible interventions.  Cultures may be done to help get more information to properly treat it.  

It's not a simple answer I'm afraid, one has to judge on the invasiveness of another surgery to remove the silicone vs. the potential harm that the silicone may pose. As it's only been 5 days since the operation, the best approach would be to be patient until the swelling and inflammation has...

No, it is not typically necessary to perform a nipple graft with an explant and lift.  I'm sorry that you have had this unfortunate result.  If the nipple viability is in question the procedures can be staged in order to have less trauma to the breast and thus lower risk.