41 y.o. woman with 20 year old saline implants wanting removal only. Worried about breast appearance afterward. Was 34B before implants, am 34D with implants. Have little breast tisse left. Had one consult so far and doc said I wouldnt be an A, probably a small B. The cost of a lift is out of my budget and would rather not have all the scars. Would love some opinions. Thanks so much.
January 23, 2023
Answer: Saline implant removal I often offer to percutaneously deflate saline implants in the office with a needle and a syringe so that my patient knows what their breasts will look like without implants before deciding on which surgery or combination of surgeries to have. Removing the saline in this way also allows your breast skin to retract/shrink. If the skin shrinks enough and we are planning a lift, sometimes I am able to shorten the length of the scars. The time necessary for skin to retract after percutaneous deflation is usually 8-12 weeks.
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January 23, 2023
Answer: Saline implant removal I often offer to percutaneously deflate saline implants in the office with a needle and a syringe so that my patient knows what their breasts will look like without implants before deciding on which surgery or combination of surgeries to have. Removing the saline in this way also allows your breast skin to retract/shrink. If the skin shrinks enough and we are planning a lift, sometimes I am able to shorten the length of the scars. The time necessary for skin to retract after percutaneous deflation is usually 8-12 weeks.
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November 6, 2022
Answer: Implant removal From your photos it appears you would benefit from a lift after your implants are removed. An examination would be needed to determine the amount of breast tissue is present. One option since you have saline implants is to have them deflated in the office. This will allow your breasts time to heal and contract to the degree that they will before you have the shells removed.
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November 6, 2022
Answer: Implant removal From your photos it appears you would benefit from a lift after your implants are removed. An examination would be needed to determine the amount of breast tissue is present. One option since you have saline implants is to have them deflated in the office. This will allow your breasts time to heal and contract to the degree that they will before you have the shells removed.
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