Implants removal after mastopexy? (Photo)

Hello, thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell and distressed after your breast surgery. It is important to address both the physical and emotional aspects of your concerns thoroughly. I have attached a video in detail that specifically answers your question. It is important to ensure that your body is fully healed and that you give it enough time for proper tissue recovery, generally 12-18 months. Your surgeon's assessment of your current situation will determine if proceeding earlier is advisable. The risk of complications increases if the surgery is done too soon, and reshaping techniques will depend on how much tissue adjustment is required. Be sure to communicate openly with your surgeon about your concerns, both physical and emotional, and make an informed decision together on the best course of action for your health and well-being.

Dear Honest467377,
generally speaking, your surgeon can use the same incisions so you won't have new scars. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Generally, surgeons wait 6 months from surgery to allow all the swelling to go down. However, 5 months could be possible. Removing small implants such as 155 cc should not cause any real significant changes. You may need a scar revision but you do not need another mastopexy done again.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

When your surgeon removes the implants there may be some excess skin that needs to be addressed to maintain a beautiful breast shape. Because you have conservatively sized implants the revision will likely be minimal. I've included a video I hope you find helfpul.

It is best to wait until 6 months so most of the swelling from surgery is gone. Since you will be removing about one cup in volume, some excess skin may need to be removed, probably from the vertical and some of the horizontal scars. Your surgeon will sit you up in the OR to see if the nipple position is still good. You might need to see a physiatrist about the depression and panic attacks.

Removing your implants is not a treatment for anxiety disorders.
If it’s not one thing it’s going to be something else.
You may be obsessing over the implants, but it is your underlying anxiety disorder that needs to be managed not your implants.
You have the right to have your implants removed so I suggest you move forward and talk to your plastic surgeon about it.
Are your pictures before and after pictures?
Did you have another operation previously?
Most plastic surgeons recommend waiting six months before doing revision surgery, but sometimes you can do it sooner.
There are no correct yes or no answers to your question.
I suggest you slow down the train a little bit and consider talking to a psychiatrist about your anxiety disorder.
If you engage the anxiety disorder, then it will get worse.
About 20 years ago, I had a panic attack.
I didn’t even recognize. I had a panic attack until several months later when I was in couples counseling with my wife.
The counselor told me there was a high likelihood I would have another panic attack.
She said if you ever start feeling like you’re having a panic attack, then stop what you’re doing immediately and sit in a dark room until the anxiety goes away.
Now that I know what to do I’ve never had another panic disorder.
I hope you get some relief from your anxiety.
It can be absolutely devastating.
It is however, manageable.
There are some pretty good medical treatments and there are ways of not engaging with the anxiety that can make it better.
Anxiety doesn’t kill people it is only uncomfortable.
Talk to your plastic surgeon.
When in doubt slow down, I see no hurry and rushing back into surgery.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD