I have had 650cc breast implants put in when my breasts were a saggy b cup and i weighed 150 lbs. I went through another preganancy last year and gained 25 lbs. I want to get a lift and implant removal. I want to lose 50 pounds. Should I get the removal and the lift after I lose the weight? In two seperate operations?
Answer: Losing weight and cosmetic surgery
50 pounds is a lot of weight and your breasts may sag more. Therefore, I would wait until all of the weight is lost before pursuing cosmetic breast surgery.
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Answer: Losing weight and cosmetic surgery
50 pounds is a lot of weight and your breasts may sag more. Therefore, I would wait until all of the weight is lost before pursuing cosmetic breast surgery.
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Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. Result varies between patients and it will largely depend upon their age, duration and size of the implant, or previous state of their breasts like existing anatomy, deformity, previous surgeries, underlying personal and family medical conditions, nicotine use, pregnancy and other factors. It is suggested to give your skin and muscles ample time to heal, recover and retract after explantation before undergoing another procedure. Improved appearance can be achieved through natural breast augmentation or mastopexy. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon about this and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. Result varies between patients and it will largely depend upon their age, duration and size of the implant, or previous state of their breasts like existing anatomy, deformity, previous surgeries, underlying personal and family medical conditions, nicotine use, pregnancy and other factors. It is suggested to give your skin and muscles ample time to heal, recover and retract after explantation before undergoing another procedure. Improved appearance can be achieved through natural breast augmentation or mastopexy. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon about this and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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June 29, 2016
Answer: Breast implant removal/lift and weight loss? Yes you should definitely lose weight 1st before having the procedure. This course of action will maximize the chances of optimal results and minimize the chances that further surgery may be necessary. I think the procedures, with some exceptions, can be done safely in one stage. What your breasts will look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation).
Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed.
Please make sure you're working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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June 29, 2016
Answer: Breast implant removal/lift and weight loss? Yes you should definitely lose weight 1st before having the procedure. This course of action will maximize the chances of optimal results and minimize the chances that further surgery may be necessary. I think the procedures, with some exceptions, can be done safely in one stage. What your breasts will look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation).
Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed.
Please make sure you're working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Weight loss before breast lift / explantation
Your plan to lose 50 pounds is admirable. This weight loss will significantly change the size and shape of your breasts. It's best to wait until your weight is stable, so that you and your surgeon can make a plan based on a breast shape & size that has also stabilized.
It may be that you either downsize the implants or remove the implant altogether, and get a lift - this could all be done at the same time.
Best wishes!
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Weight loss before breast lift / explantation
Your plan to lose 50 pounds is admirable. This weight loss will significantly change the size and shape of your breasts. It's best to wait until your weight is stable, so that you and your surgeon can make a plan based on a breast shape & size that has also stabilized.
It may be that you either downsize the implants or remove the implant altogether, and get a lift - this could all be done at the same time.
Best wishes!
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February 12, 2011
Answer: Implant removal and lift after weight loss
If you are planning on losing 50 lbs then lose them prior to an explant mastopexy (implant removal and lift). Don't start smoking and you can certainly have the lift and removal of implants in one operation. Best wishes
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February 12, 2011
Answer: Implant removal and lift after weight loss
If you are planning on losing 50 lbs then lose them prior to an explant mastopexy (implant removal and lift). Don't start smoking and you can certainly have the lift and removal of implants in one operation. Best wishes
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