Explant of implants - is it possible to deflate implants to decide if they should be replaced?

May 15, 2025
Asked By:suzhutch1 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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

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Answer: Saline Implant Deflation

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Answer: Saline Implant Deflation

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Answer: Saline implants

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Answer: Saline implants

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Answer: Explant of implants

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Answer: Explant of implants

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Answer: Deflate implants

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