I am looking at explant, full capsulectomy and a lift. Will the lift help with asymmetry? I am in my 40’s, I’ve had my implants for 10 years. I was a small B before augmentation and a full C after. Textured implants roughly 415cc each.
Answer: Asymmetry Yes, a breast lift can help make your breasts more symmetric. However, not completely. If you look at your photo, you will see that your left breast is located a few centimetres higher than you right breast. This is common if not normal occurrence. Still, implant removal with a lift can help rejuvenate, tighten and lift your breasts. Thank you.
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Answer: Asymmetry Yes, a breast lift can help make your breasts more symmetric. However, not completely. If you look at your photo, you will see that your left breast is located a few centimetres higher than you right breast. This is common if not normal occurrence. Still, implant removal with a lift can help rejuvenate, tighten and lift your breasts. Thank you.
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Answer: Symmetry after breast explant Perfect symmetry is very difficult to achieve, especially after implants and natural asymmetry. However, when performing an explant with a breast lift, there are definitely things we can do to improve balance.Usually, I remove a little more tissue from the larger breast and, if needed, add some volume with fat grafting to the smaller side. Sometimes more than one procedure is necessary to get the best possible result — especially if the skin or tissue has been stretched or thinned over time. Sometimes we need both — a little plus, fat grafting, a little minus, removing tissue, — to get the best balance. It’s important to know that perfect symmetry is not realistic, but the goal is always a natural and proportionate result that looks good in and out of clothes.
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Answer: Symmetry after breast explant Perfect symmetry is very difficult to achieve, especially after implants and natural asymmetry. However, when performing an explant with a breast lift, there are definitely things we can do to improve balance.Usually, I remove a little more tissue from the larger breast and, if needed, add some volume with fat grafting to the smaller side. Sometimes more than one procedure is necessary to get the best possible result — especially if the skin or tissue has been stretched or thinned over time. Sometimes we need both — a little plus, fat grafting, a little minus, removing tissue, — to get the best balance. It’s important to know that perfect symmetry is not realistic, but the goal is always a natural and proportionate result that looks good in and out of clothes.
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January 29, 2025
Answer: Will a breast lift correct asymmetry after explant? Hello @REW80, thank you for your question. My opinion is that a breast implant removal should be combined with immediate breast reconstruction to reposition the breast tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L. If you are considering a breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes!
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January 29, 2025
Answer: Will a breast lift correct asymmetry after explant? Hello @REW80, thank you for your question. My opinion is that a breast implant removal should be combined with immediate breast reconstruction to reposition the breast tissue and improve projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) since the results will be adequate in terms of aesthetics and have a minimal scar in the shape of an L. If you are considering a breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes!
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January 5, 2025
Answer: A lift can correct your asymmetry. Carefully measured markings for a breast lift which places the nipple and areola at the same level and created a symmetrical skin envelope for each breast should help you achieve as much symmetry as possible. The only remaining issue would be if you have significantly more breast tissue in one breast, so one breast looks larger.
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January 5, 2025
Answer: A lift can correct your asymmetry. Carefully measured markings for a breast lift which places the nipple and areola at the same level and created a symmetrical skin envelope for each breast should help you achieve as much symmetry as possible. The only remaining issue would be if you have significantly more breast tissue in one breast, so one breast looks larger.
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January 6, 2025
Answer: Explantation Breast Aesthetics Yes, a breast lift can help correct asymmetry after explant surgery, but it may not completely resolve it. A lift can improve the position and shape of the breasts, particularly by addressing issues like sagging or changes in nipple position caused by the loss of implant volume. For patients who have had implants for many years, as in your case, a lift can rejuvenate the breast tissue, tighten the skin, and provide more symmetry, but some natural asymmetry may still remain.
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January 6, 2025
Answer: Explantation Breast Aesthetics Yes, a breast lift can help correct asymmetry after explant surgery, but it may not completely resolve it. A lift can improve the position and shape of the breasts, particularly by addressing issues like sagging or changes in nipple position caused by the loss of implant volume. For patients who have had implants for many years, as in your case, a lift can rejuvenate the breast tissue, tighten the skin, and provide more symmetry, but some natural asymmetry may still remain.
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December 9, 2024
Answer: Breast lift correction of asymmetry after explant Thanks for your question. From the photos submitted, the left side seems to be more ptotic (droopy) than the right side. More and more women today are undergoing explantation and opting to have a lift. An exam will reveal how much of your own breast tissue is present and how much of the total breast volume is accounted for by the implant. If there is sufficient breast tissue to lift and form an adequate breast mound there will be no need for an implant. Good luck, Doc PG
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December 9, 2024
Answer: Breast lift correction of asymmetry after explant Thanks for your question. From the photos submitted, the left side seems to be more ptotic (droopy) than the right side. More and more women today are undergoing explantation and opting to have a lift. An exam will reveal how much of your own breast tissue is present and how much of the total breast volume is accounted for by the implant. If there is sufficient breast tissue to lift and form an adequate breast mound there will be no need for an implant. Good luck, Doc PG
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