Should I expect for my breasts to bounce back after implant removal? (photos)

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Age 41. 126lbs. 5ft4. 300cc overs for 13 years. 2 breastfed children since implants placed. I am due to explant, but I am nervous of the outcome. I have grade 2 capsular contracture and thinner skin. Implants are vpalpable both sides. I do not wish for a lift or any further surgeries. Is there any chance they may spring back to an extent?

Joel Patrick Maier, MD · Answer

Your breasts will retract and rebound to a variable degree. Implant removal (assuming no ruptured silicone) is a relatively simple process with minimal downtime. Then you can wait and see what happens. If you are not pleased, then a beast lift will rejuvenate you’re breasts by reshaping, tightening and lifting you’re breasts. Thank you.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!   It depends on how much breast tissue you have remaining.  There are options of rebuilding the breasts using the capsule and using fat.  We would love to sit down with you and review your options.  Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your goals.

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi, you can expect some skin retraction following removal of your implants. The overall breast shape and size will depend on the quality of your skin and the volume breast tissue that you have retained since your implants were placed and you have breast fed your children. Once you have had your implants removed, you could consider letting your breasts settle, and if you were not happy with them after 6 months consider an uplift at that stage.

Shaher W. Khan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Please see the attached video that specifically answers your question. From what I have noted after many explants is that everyone's results are different and you have to factor in things such as height, weight, age, size of implants. Given your relatively young age, and smaller implants, as well as them being placed over the muscle yield good results as just your skin is essentially holding them into place. I hope this helps!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lovetheskinyouarein,
it is hard to tell for sure how will your breasts look after you get implants removal. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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