I’m 58 and have had saline breast implants under the muscle for 35 years. They re scheduled to be removed Jan 30, 2018. My plastic surgeon says my upper chest will sink in and skin will hang below that. Is this common?
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January 14, 2018
Answer: Is it common for the upper chest to sink in when implants are removed after 35 years?
You can elect to have your implants removed at any time. You do not need to undergo a lift if you do not want one. Patients often only need a few days off work after this procedure. It is important to follow your surgeon's advice with regard to compression and activity limitations for optimal...
Breast implants do not need to be removed if there are no problems with your breasts or your breast implants.
Studies indicate that rupture or deflation occurs in roughly 10 - 25 percent of silicone gel and saline implants over 10 years. Stiffening of scar tissue (capsular contracture) that can...
Sensation changes can occur with breast augmentation. Usually it is temporary and is restored within a year, but sometimes it can be permanent. As you have had no improvement over several years, it is not likely that sensation will return if you elect to have your implants removed.
