I have had saline implants under the muscle for 6 years now. I am wanting to seek an explant but worried about my shape afterwards. Will a mastopexy/areola reduction help the natural shape of my breast? I understand the fullness will not be the same without implants and I am not concerned about size, I am just hoping to achieve a better shape than my original breasts with out the implants?
August 26, 2020
Answer: Tuberous breasts Dear Helpful142621, tuberous breasts can rarely be corrected without implants or at least a small one. The breast needs to be scored radially from the inside to expand it. If you don't place an implant behind the radial scoring it will fall back to its original state. You could theoretically remove the implant at a later day and graft with fat but that would be a separate surgery.If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 26, 2020
Answer: Tuberous breasts Dear Helpful142621, tuberous breasts can rarely be corrected without implants or at least a small one. The breast needs to be scored radially from the inside to expand it. If you don't place an implant behind the radial scoring it will fall back to its original state. You could theoretically remove the implant at a later day and graft with fat but that would be a separate surgery.If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 25, 2020
Answer: Breast shape You should have improvement with a lift. The nipple/areola complex can be resized and the puffiness corrected. If you want more volume, you can consider a small implant. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.
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August 25, 2020
Answer: Breast shape You should have improvement with a lift. The nipple/areola complex can be resized and the puffiness corrected. If you want more volume, you can consider a small implant. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.
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