I have had saline implants for 24 yrs (and silicone for 18 yrs before that. I want to either get much smaller implants with a lift, or possibly just a lift with no implants. I feel like I’m going to need to see what my breasts look like without implants before deciding but don’t really want 2 surgeries. Is it possible to just deflate them, let things settle and then decide? I will need a lift either way. Thank you
Answer: Deflate implants Yes you can have saline implants deflated in the surgeon's office. Then you can allow your body to adjust and settle so that you get a better idea if you are interested in a lift alone or a lift with implants. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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Answer: Deflate implants Yes you can have saline implants deflated in the surgeon's office. Then you can allow your body to adjust and settle so that you get a better idea if you are interested in a lift alone or a lift with implants. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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May 19, 2025
Answer: Is it possible to deflate implants Yes, frequently women who have implants will present with a desire to reduce their volume. This is most common in women whose breasts have enlarged over time. A way to help make a decision between explantation and replacement with smaller implants is deflation of the current saline implants. This is a very simple office procedure done under local anesthesia.
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May 19, 2025
Answer: Is it possible to deflate implants Yes, frequently women who have implants will present with a desire to reduce their volume. This is most common in women whose breasts have enlarged over time. A way to help make a decision between explantation and replacement with smaller implants is deflation of the current saline implants. This is a very simple office procedure done under local anesthesia.
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Answer: Saline Implant Deflation Hi Suzhutch! Great question! We commonly perform saline implant deflation prior to an implant exchange or removal. Deflation can give you a good idea of how much breast tissue you have to determine whether or not you will need extra volume from an implant to reach your size goals. Deflation is something we easily do with you awake in the office with little to no discomfort. Revision breast surgeries can be technically challenging, so I highly recommend seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in surgery of the breasts to help you acheive your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
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Answer: Saline Implant Deflation Hi Suzhutch! Great question! We commonly perform saline implant deflation prior to an implant exchange or removal. Deflation can give you a good idea of how much breast tissue you have to determine whether or not you will need extra volume from an implant to reach your size goals. Deflation is something we easily do with you awake in the office with little to no discomfort. Revision breast surgeries can be technically challenging, so I highly recommend seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in surgery of the breasts to help you acheive your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
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June 9, 2025
Answer: Saline implants Hello!
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June 3, 2025
Answer: Explant of implants Dear suzhutch1,
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June 3, 2025
Answer: Explant of implants Dear suzhutch1,
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May 23, 2025
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method I frequently do explant with breast lift simultaneously. I do this because most times the excess skin requires a lift. The question is whether you want volume. Since you have saline implants, they can be ruptured and will determine the final volume. However, 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.
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May 23, 2025
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method I frequently do explant with breast lift simultaneously. I do this because most times the excess skin requires a lift. The question is whether you want volume. Since you have saline implants, they can be ruptured and will determine the final volume. However, 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.
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