I got my 3rd set of implants 19 yrs ago to correct my natural tuberous breasts. These are full silicone and I have had immense pain for years & now a rupture. I can't bear the thought of having tuberous breasts again...I was mortified growing up and got first set of saline at age 17. Has it been long enough that my skin is stretched enough to benefit from FT w/out going back to natural tuberous shape? I was AA (if that ) before implants and these now are 460cc big C/small D.
November 17, 2019
Answer: Will explant of 19 year old implants then having lift w/fat transfer help to not have natural tuberous breasts? (Photos) The smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. It is very difficult to predict breast size following explant b/c breast implants and weight fluctuations over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop.The recovery period following breast implant removal or capsulectomy because of the ruptured silicone implants will vary from one patient to another; but on average, most patients will recover within one to two weeks. It may take months for the breast to return to their former state. This will give you and your PS time to determine what type of breast lift is needed.It is unreasonable to believe that fat grafting no matter how optimally performed can achieve more than 1 cup size. 3/4 cup size increase is about average for one fat transfer procedure. My experience has been that each subsequent surgery results in smaller improvements.
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November 17, 2019
Answer: Will explant of 19 year old implants then having lift w/fat transfer help to not have natural tuberous breasts? (Photos) The smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. It is very difficult to predict breast size following explant b/c breast implants and weight fluctuations over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop.The recovery period following breast implant removal or capsulectomy because of the ruptured silicone implants will vary from one patient to another; but on average, most patients will recover within one to two weeks. It may take months for the breast to return to their former state. This will give you and your PS time to determine what type of breast lift is needed.It is unreasonable to believe that fat grafting no matter how optimally performed can achieve more than 1 cup size. 3/4 cup size increase is about average for one fat transfer procedure. My experience has been that each subsequent surgery results in smaller improvements.
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November 15, 2019
Answer: Explant and lift with fat transfer The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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November 15, 2019
Answer: Explant and lift with fat transfer The technique I recommend is explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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