Having 12 year old 350 cc silicone implants removed. Surgeon says explant only and no lift. I think I’d be happier with lift. I don’t want deflated saggy boobs :(
Answer: Depends on your goals Great question! The answer to your question all depends on your ultimate goal. Also how important is scarring to you. Most patient do not like excess scars so they op for explanation and seeing how the tissue retract. The tissues will retract to a certain point, just like after pregnancy, but to what degree will be difficult to tell. You would then wait about 6-12 months for the tissues to stabilize. If you are happy then nothing else needs to be done, if you feel they are still saggy then you can have a breast lift done. Doing it this way could potentially save you on scars, but it is a long waiting game. The other option is to do it all together. This way you wouldn't have saggy breasts, but you will have scars on your breasts for life. Only with a consultation and an examination, as well as reviewing your goals, can the right recommendation be provided for you.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai @DrRogerTsaiBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Depends on your goals Great question! The answer to your question all depends on your ultimate goal. Also how important is scarring to you. Most patient do not like excess scars so they op for explanation and seeing how the tissue retract. The tissues will retract to a certain point, just like after pregnancy, but to what degree will be difficult to tell. You would then wait about 6-12 months for the tissues to stabilize. If you are happy then nothing else needs to be done, if you feel they are still saggy then you can have a breast lift done. Doing it this way could potentially save you on scars, but it is a long waiting game. The other option is to do it all together. This way you wouldn't have saggy breasts, but you will have scars on your breasts for life. Only with a consultation and an examination, as well as reviewing your goals, can the right recommendation be provided for you.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai @DrRogerTsaiBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: To Lift or Not To Lift? Good morning! My approach in almost all cases is the following: 1) en bloc capsulectomy/explant 2) drain for five days 3) tight compression bra for 12 weeks With this approach I almost never have to go back and perform a lift because the skin has such an amazing ability to "shrink back down" to your preop size and shape.
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Answer: To Lift or Not To Lift? Good morning! My approach in almost all cases is the following: 1) en bloc capsulectomy/explant 2) drain for five days 3) tight compression bra for 12 weeks With this approach I almost never have to go back and perform a lift because the skin has such an amazing ability to "shrink back down" to your preop size and shape.
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March 23, 2019
Answer: Lift or no lift Based on your goals, a lift is probably recommended. One option is to remove the implants and allow the breasts to heal. If you are unhappy with the result you can return for a lift. If you are wanting everything in one stage then you should probably proceed with a lift. Be sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon and that you are comfortable and confident in your surgical plan.
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March 23, 2019
Answer: Lift or no lift Based on your goals, a lift is probably recommended. One option is to remove the implants and allow the breasts to heal. If you are unhappy with the result you can return for a lift. If you are wanting everything in one stage then you should probably proceed with a lift. Be sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon and that you are comfortable and confident in your surgical plan.
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Should I get a lollipop lift with explant? (Photo) To properly answer this question would require a physical examination. Photographs alone are not adequate in this situation. Since your surgeon has already performed the examination it is probable that a lift would not be necessary. You also always have the option of deferring the lift now and returning for the procedure if you are unhappy with the appearance.
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Should I get a lollipop lift with explant? (Photo) To properly answer this question would require a physical examination. Photographs alone are not adequate in this situation. Since your surgeon has already performed the examination it is probable that a lift would not be necessary. You also always have the option of deferring the lift now and returning for the procedure if you are unhappy with the appearance.
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March 14, 2019
Answer: Should I get a lollipop lift with explant? Thank you for the excellent question. Nothing will replace in-person evaluation when it comes to providing you with good advice. In other words, whether to lift breasts at the same time as removal of breast implants or "stage" the procedures is a decision that is best individualized. Every patient starts out with different anatomy, different goals/expectations, as well as different preferences… I have found in my practice, that when breast lifting surgery is definitely going to be necessary in order to achieve an aesthetically pleasing outcome, MOST patients prefer to have the breast lifting performed at the time of breast implant removal. Most patients simply do not wish to undergo two operations, if avoidable. On the other hand, there are patients who (where safety considerations such as potential for loss of blood supply to tissues…), benefit from a two-stage approach. For example, there are patients who benefit from the following operation: removal of breast implants and capsulectomy surgery, if indicated based on the patient's clinical situation and examination (in the first stage). A second stage breast lift may be more accurately planned and more safely executed. In "borderline" cases where there is doubt whether breast lifting is necessary or not, I advise patients to undergo explantation only and to give their breasts the benefit of the doubt before deciding whether breast lifting would be beneficial. Patience is definitely indicated after removal of breast implants; it will take many months/year for the skin to “bounce back” and for you to see the final appearance of the breasts. As you can see, there is much to consider (which is why nothing replaces individualized care, centered on good communication and good judgment, provided by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon). My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, as well. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. Best wishes.
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March 14, 2019
Answer: Should I get a lollipop lift with explant? Thank you for the excellent question. Nothing will replace in-person evaluation when it comes to providing you with good advice. In other words, whether to lift breasts at the same time as removal of breast implants or "stage" the procedures is a decision that is best individualized. Every patient starts out with different anatomy, different goals/expectations, as well as different preferences… I have found in my practice, that when breast lifting surgery is definitely going to be necessary in order to achieve an aesthetically pleasing outcome, MOST patients prefer to have the breast lifting performed at the time of breast implant removal. Most patients simply do not wish to undergo two operations, if avoidable. On the other hand, there are patients who (where safety considerations such as potential for loss of blood supply to tissues…), benefit from a two-stage approach. For example, there are patients who benefit from the following operation: removal of breast implants and capsulectomy surgery, if indicated based on the patient's clinical situation and examination (in the first stage). A second stage breast lift may be more accurately planned and more safely executed. In "borderline" cases where there is doubt whether breast lifting is necessary or not, I advise patients to undergo explantation only and to give their breasts the benefit of the doubt before deciding whether breast lifting would be beneficial. Patience is definitely indicated after removal of breast implants; it will take many months/year for the skin to “bounce back” and for you to see the final appearance of the breasts. As you can see, there is much to consider (which is why nothing replaces individualized care, centered on good communication and good judgment, provided by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon). My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, as well. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. Best wishes.
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