Can I get an explant without a lift? (Photo)

Yes, you can certainly remove the implants without a lift. The breasts often perk back up after a few months. If you decide to leave the implants out, you would have the option of fat transfer with a breast lift, fat transfer only, or breast lift only. If you choose to replace the implants they can be put back in the submuscular plane.

If you have had your 450cc implants in for 9 years it is likely that you will need a lifting procedure in order to improve shape. You can have new implants placed in the future if you wish. You can also opt to simply remove the implants and opt for a lift in 6 months as you mentioned, just understand that you will lose the volume that the implants supply and that your breasts may look deflated.

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.
If there is any doubt, explant with capsulectomy using the original incision, followed by a period of several months of observation. After 6 months or so a decision for a breast lift with or without fat transfer or breast implant can be made.