Breast explant and capsulectomy 5 days post, do you think this is permanent? (photos)

I usually tell my patients to wait at least six weeks before judging their explant result, because the skin and tissues will retract and change a lot during this period.

Thanks for the great question! When breast implants are placed initially they create pressure on the breast tissue and the skin. This is because the implant sits on the ribs or muscle and is pushing up into the breast tissue. Because of this pressure, the fat cells which compose the breast tissue get compressed, losing maybe 20-30% of their volume. What you're seeing now is that your breasts still look deflated because those compressed fat cells haven't recovered yet. What occurs in many women with time is that those cells will re inflate, ultimately giving a more full and natural looking shape and appearance to the breast. The whole process might take a few months so be patient! Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber