I am three weeks post explant. I had silicone implants for 30 years and had them removed due to rupture. I am devastated with the outcome. I am 56 years old and my breasts now look deformed. The nipple and areola are caved in. I have just today stopped wearing the tight sports bra that I was told to wear for two weeks after surgery. Is there any hope that the look of the breast is temporary, the breast is still healing, etc.; or is this pretty much what I can expect to look like from now on?
Answer: Distortion Following Implant Removal It’s not unusual for patients to experience breast distortion following removal of ruptured silicone implants, especially when calcified capsular contractures are present. Under these circumstances patients are often emotionally devastated by breast distortion and associated loss of breast volume. When this situation arises in the immediate post-operative period, it can be difficult to know if this distortion is permanent. In some cases swelling resolves and tissue remodels over the course of 3-6 months with significant improvement in the aesthetic result. In other cases, the deformity may be permanent and secondary surgery may be indicated. This may include implant replacement, breast lift and possibly fat grafting procedures. If you’re concerned about the appearance of your breasts following implant removal, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Distortion Following Implant Removal It’s not unusual for patients to experience breast distortion following removal of ruptured silicone implants, especially when calcified capsular contractures are present. Under these circumstances patients are often emotionally devastated by breast distortion and associated loss of breast volume. When this situation arises in the immediate post-operative period, it can be difficult to know if this distortion is permanent. In some cases swelling resolves and tissue remodels over the course of 3-6 months with significant improvement in the aesthetic result. In other cases, the deformity may be permanent and secondary surgery may be indicated. This may include implant replacement, breast lift and possibly fat grafting procedures. If you’re concerned about the appearance of your breasts following implant removal, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Nipple Caved in after Breast Implant Removal Good day! Generally, 3 weeks is too soon to see final results as bruising and swelling may persist. Nipple inversion may occur after trauma and can be corrected with a procedure performed in the office under local anesthesia which is commonly performed with breast revision surgery. In severe cases of nipple inversion the breast ducts may need to be severed or devices such as the Niplette by Advent can be used without surgery with some success. It is often used after surgery to create suction and maintain the correction.Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or find a board-certified surgeon that has extensive experience with this procedure. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Nipple Caved in after Breast Implant Removal Good day! Generally, 3 weeks is too soon to see final results as bruising and swelling may persist. Nipple inversion may occur after trauma and can be corrected with a procedure performed in the office under local anesthesia which is commonly performed with breast revision surgery. In severe cases of nipple inversion the breast ducts may need to be severed or devices such as the Niplette by Advent can be used without surgery with some success. It is often used after surgery to create suction and maintain the correction.Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or find a board-certified surgeon that has extensive experience with this procedure. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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February 28, 2015
Answer: Too early to judge outcome Although 3 weeks after explantation is too early to judge the outcome, it is possible to have some deformity after this type of surgery. The breasts will settle down over 6 months.
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Answer: Too early to judge outcome Although 3 weeks after explantation is too early to judge the outcome, it is possible to have some deformity after this type of surgery. The breasts will settle down over 6 months.
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Options after breast implant removal.
The initial phase after surgery may be due to swelling. However, there is an absence of tissue after implant removal that can cause the caved in appearance to be permanent. You may consider a breast lift or reimplantation of breast implants.
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Answer: Options after breast implant removal.
The initial phase after surgery may be due to swelling. However, there is an absence of tissue after implant removal that can cause the caved in appearance to be permanent. You may consider a breast lift or reimplantation of breast implants.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Caved in nipple and areola from breast surgery Breast fat grafting has evolved to be a very powerful technique for difficult cases like yours.You would be an ideal case for BRAVA external tissue expansion followed by breast fat grafting.You may need multiple sessions. The results can be outstanding. Don't give up hope!
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Caved in nipple and areola from breast surgery Breast fat grafting has evolved to be a very powerful technique for difficult cases like yours.You would be an ideal case for BRAVA external tissue expansion followed by breast fat grafting.You may need multiple sessions. The results can be outstanding. Don't give up hope!
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