I had a breast augmentation about 5 months ago, and since about 2 months ago I have had chronic back pain. The pain moves, and when it hurts, is much worse when I lay down or sit. I go to the chiropractor every week with no help, xrays look fine. At this point I dont know what else it could be, and am considering explant. I know the skin will retract differently for every person, but I did develop stretch Mark's after surgery, and am wondering if that means my skin will not retract as much?
Answer: Since I have stretch marks, will my breasts look bad after explant? I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing. Generally, given that you are only five months out of surgery, I would expect that your breasts will "bounce back" better than what is seen for patients who have had breast implants in place longer periods of time. The presence of stretch marks does not necessarily mean that your breasts will not retract as much. Your plastic surgeon, knowing your situation, will be your best resource when it comes to predicting what your breasts will look like after implant removal surgery. Best wishes.
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Answer: Since I have stretch marks, will my breasts look bad after explant? I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing. Generally, given that you are only five months out of surgery, I would expect that your breasts will "bounce back" better than what is seen for patients who have had breast implants in place longer periods of time. The presence of stretch marks does not necessarily mean that your breasts will not retract as much. Your plastic surgeon, knowing your situation, will be your best resource when it comes to predicting what your breasts will look like after implant removal surgery. Best wishes.
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Answer: Removal If you have large implants, you might want to consider exchanging them for something smaller that is less heavy on your neck and shoulders. You may or may not need a lift. If you choose to just remove your implants, you will have some excess skin. You may need a lift. skin tightening with radiofrequency like ThermTight might also be helpful.
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Answer: Removal If you have large implants, you might want to consider exchanging them for something smaller that is less heavy on your neck and shoulders. You may or may not need a lift. If you choose to just remove your implants, you will have some excess skin. You may need a lift. skin tightening with radiofrequency like ThermTight might also be helpful.
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August 7, 2019
Answer: Since I have stretch marks, will my breasts look bad after explant? The smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. It is very difficult to predict breast size following explant b/c breast implants and weight fluctuations over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop.
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August 7, 2019
Answer: Since I have stretch marks, will my breasts look bad after explant? The smaller the implant and the less the amount of time it has been since placement, the greater the chance the breasts will return to their preoperative state. It is very difficult to predict breast size following explant b/c breast implants and weight fluctuations over time tend to thin tissues, cause a decrease in size, and create more droop.
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August 6, 2019
Answer: Implant removal Dear Brianna0004,
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August 6, 2019
Answer: Implant removal Dear Brianna0004,
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August 6, 2019
Answer: Since I have stretch marks, will my breasts look bad after explant I'm sorry you are unhappy with your breast augmentation. As you've only had your implants in for 5 months, upon healing from removal you should return to a look similar to what you had prior to surgery. There may be some looseness of the skin and the stretch marks will not go away, but the skin should have decent retraction since the implants were in for only a short time.
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August 6, 2019
Answer: Since I have stretch marks, will my breasts look bad after explant I'm sorry you are unhappy with your breast augmentation. As you've only had your implants in for 5 months, upon healing from removal you should return to a look similar to what you had prior to surgery. There may be some looseness of the skin and the stretch marks will not go away, but the skin should have decent retraction since the implants were in for only a short time.
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