Can Under Muscle Breast Implants be Removed Through the Armpit?

Good day! The specific procedure to be performed will depend on the complications experienced and the condition of the implants. This operation may require a larger incision and longer surgery and recovery time. General anesthesia is usually necessary and subsequently all of the costs associated with this operation will be higher. The board-certified surgeon usually advise for the best course of action based on each patient’s individual circumstances. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

When patients have soft,
pliable breasts with no evidence of capsular contracture, implant removal can
be relatively simple.Under these
circumstances, implants can be removed through the patient’s original transaxillary
incision.The procedure involves
reopening the incision and deflating the implant.The deflated implant can then be removed and
the wound closed.This procedure is associated with excellent clinical
results and short recoveries.If you
have saline implants and are considering implant removal, it’s important to
discuss this option with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses
your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.

I place almost 99% of my implants through the infra-mammary incision with minimal scarring and great results.  You may want to consider this option because it's your second surgery.

Providing that you don't need a breast lift, or require any capsule work (capsulotomy, capsulectomy or capsule plication) , then yes, the implants can be removed through your axillary (armpit) incision.

Pretty much anything else, though, and you may need to consider an alternative approach.

 

All the best,

Placing implants through the axillary fold is a alot easier than removing them.  Especially if there is a hard capsule.  If you are looking for a lift, then you would need the surgery done on the breast.

Breast implants are removed through the same incision, there is no need for an additional one. Saline implants are very easily removed through the underarm approach, and your recovery should be gentle as well.

Best of luck,

peterejohnsonmd

Assuming the pocket is in the correct position and you are looking for a simple exchange of saline or silicone,  the axillary incision can be used.  We routinely remove and exchange silicone implants through the axillary incision.  Best of Luck

 

Dr Del Vecchio

The implants can be removed through an arm pit incision; however, the capsule will be difficult to removed without a large incision and this will result in an unsightly scar.  The best way, at this time, is an infra-mammary approach.

Saline implants should be able to be removed through the armpit, but none of the capsule or scar tissue can likely be removed.  If the implants were not too large or if you have gained weight in your breast, they may not look too deflated afterward.

If you are looking to just have the implants removed, they can certainly be removed through the original armpit incision. Typically, though, after having implants in for as long as you have, once they are removed your breasts may look deflated as well as a bit droopy. This is a combination of the implants thinning the tissues and natural aging.  Any breast lift that you may need in the future will definitely need incisions on the breast.

Hope that helps and good luck!

Dr. Babak Dadvand