I am currently 42 years old. I am only 5 foot 2 and have chronic neck pain and they feel so heavy. I really want them out and not replaced but I am worried about not having enough breast tissue to resemble a decent shape. I do not care how small they are, I just want a decent shape and not a "pancake" look. What would you suggest? Thank you in advance.
Answer: Option for a small implant Thank you for your questions and picture! Unfortunately this is really a question that requires a physical exam. If you had any breast tissue before the surgery than that tissue will still be there and perhaps you can have a board certified plastic surgeon perform a lift at the same time as the removal to remove the skin that stretched around the implant. You could always option to use your own fat transferred to your breasts to create some shape and volume once the implants are gone. If not your own fat, It would be a good idea to have some small implants on hand just in case the surgeon decides you would benefit from an implant for the shape after he has removed the old ones. For this reason, it is important to find a surgeon who you are comfortable with and can trust to do the right thing for you. I highly recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and get an in person exam to create the best treatment plan for you!
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Answer: Option for a small implant Thank you for your questions and picture! Unfortunately this is really a question that requires a physical exam. If you had any breast tissue before the surgery than that tissue will still be there and perhaps you can have a board certified plastic surgeon perform a lift at the same time as the removal to remove the skin that stretched around the implant. You could always option to use your own fat transferred to your breasts to create some shape and volume once the implants are gone. If not your own fat, It would be a good idea to have some small implants on hand just in case the surgeon decides you would benefit from an implant for the shape after he has removed the old ones. For this reason, it is important to find a surgeon who you are comfortable with and can trust to do the right thing for you. I highly recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and get an in person exam to create the best treatment plan for you!
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Answer: What can I expect after 700 cc gel implant removal with no implant exchange? Thank you for your question and for the explanation of the background. 700 cc is a large implant and I can understand the impact of 1400 cc on your neck and back. As long as you are not concerned with the final size of your breast after the removal of the implants, I believe that the mastopexy / uplift with be the best course of action to enhance the shape and bring back proportion and equilibrium to your body. All the bestAndrea Marando, Manchester and London, UK
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Answer: What can I expect after 700 cc gel implant removal with no implant exchange? Thank you for your question and for the explanation of the background. 700 cc is a large implant and I can understand the impact of 1400 cc on your neck and back. As long as you are not concerned with the final size of your breast after the removal of the implants, I believe that the mastopexy / uplift with be the best course of action to enhance the shape and bring back proportion and equilibrium to your body. All the bestAndrea Marando, Manchester and London, UK
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December 12, 2020
Answer: After implant removal This is a great question and one asked by many. After breast implants are removed, the body does a great job of natural skin contraction within the first 6-8 weeks after removal. We often encourage patients who want their implants out but who are unsure about what the 'next steps' are to move slow. We will remove the implants. Give the body time to heal and skin time to contract (6-8 weeks) before we discuss the next steps. A lot of the time, women are happy with results. Sometimes a mastopexy/or breast lift is discussed. It is nice both physically and mentally to move slow during these processes.
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December 12, 2020
Answer: After implant removal This is a great question and one asked by many. After breast implants are removed, the body does a great job of natural skin contraction within the first 6-8 weeks after removal. We often encourage patients who want their implants out but who are unsure about what the 'next steps' are to move slow. We will remove the implants. Give the body time to heal and skin time to contract (6-8 weeks) before we discuss the next steps. A lot of the time, women are happy with results. Sometimes a mastopexy/or breast lift is discussed. It is nice both physically and mentally to move slow during these processes.
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October 20, 2019
Answer: Removal of 700cc Breast Implants, Then What? It is impossible to give a good opinion without an in-person exam. But most likely you will have loose skin and may need a breast lift with either a small implant or fat transfer. Consult with a couple of board certified plastic surgeons to learn what options are available to you. Good luck.
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October 20, 2019
Answer: Removal of 700cc Breast Implants, Then What? It is impossible to give a good opinion without an in-person exam. But most likely you will have loose skin and may need a breast lift with either a small implant or fat transfer. Consult with a couple of board certified plastic surgeons to learn what options are available to you. Good luck.
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October 13, 2019
Answer: Removing 700cc implants Hello! Thank you for your question and for providing pictures.
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October 13, 2019
Answer: Removing 700cc implants Hello! Thank you for your question and for providing pictures.
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October 6, 2019
Answer: What can I expect after 700 cc gel implant removal with no implant exchange? Implants are 7 years old. Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photo. It's hard to give you any specific advice with the uploaded pictures. 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
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October 6, 2019
Answer: What can I expect after 700 cc gel implant removal with no implant exchange? Implants are 7 years old. Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photo. It's hard to give you any specific advice with the uploaded pictures. 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
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