I got a BA in 2/2012 w/ silicone under muscle thru crease. I have a petite frame, 5'1 and 105 lbs.. After BA, my L breast did not drop as much as the R side. I got revision on L side a yr after BA. It's now 1 yr and 3 months after rev. and i noticed again the L side has begun to sit higher w/ discomfort. I'm aware that my breasts will not look like it did before BA but if i do decide to get them removed, will i need a breast lift? Will the dr need to remove the capsule?
Answer: Explantation without mastopexy Hi. Although it's difficult to tell just through picture analysis, it looks like you have a nice shape and reasonable looking skin. I'd try the explantaion without a breast lift - and give it 6 -8 months to see how your skin re-drapes. You can decide if a mastopexy, with its incisional scars, is really necessary at that point.All the best,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: No lift Thank you for your question. Based on your photos it is unlikely that you will need a lift after Explantation.
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April 2, 2017
Answer: I'm considering removing my 300/325 cc silicone implants. Will they sag and will I need a breast lift? I am sorry to hear about the problems you have experienced after breast augmentation surgery. Although, generally not possible to give good advice without physical examination I think in your case you will be best served with removal of implants WITHOUT mastopexy surgery. This approach will give your tissues the "benefit of the doubt” allowing the breast skin to contract back and avoid additional scarring. I think, based on the limited information here, that you may be pleasantly surprised how good your breasts will look after breast implant removal (remembering, that it will take several months to see the outcome of the procedure). Generally speaking what breasts look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation). Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed.Consulting with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in person will be helpful.I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast implant removal surgery concerns) helps.
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Answer: I'm considering removing my 300/325 cc silicone implants. Will they sag and will I need a breast lift? I am sorry to hear about the problems you have experienced after breast augmentation surgery. Although, generally not possible to give good advice without physical examination I think in your case you will be best served with removal of implants WITHOUT mastopexy surgery. This approach will give your tissues the "benefit of the doubt” allowing the breast skin to contract back and avoid additional scarring. I think, based on the limited information here, that you may be pleasantly surprised how good your breasts will look after breast implant removal (remembering, that it will take several months to see the outcome of the procedure). Generally speaking what breasts look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation). Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed.Consulting with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in person will be helpful.I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast implant removal surgery concerns) helps.
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March 10, 2015
Answer: Revisional breast surgery I expect that you will need a lift if you are a D cup at this point. Consider a smaller implant if you can.
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Answer: Revisional breast surgery I expect that you will need a lift if you are a D cup at this point. Consider a smaller implant if you can.
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March 9, 2015
Answer: Will I need a lift after breast implant removal Hi and thanks for your question. There are two main issues to consider in cases where implants are being removed without placing new implants. First is the breast volume. Some patients will have enough breast tissue to have a result they can be happy with. Many, however, don't have enough of their own tissue to form a breast that they will like. The other issue is nipple position. For many patients a lift is needed to bring the nipples up to a youthful, attractive place on the breast. For your particular case you have a couple of good things going for you. Your implants are on the smaller end of the size spectrum, so removing them isn't going to be a major change in volume. Next, your implants have been in for a relatively short time. The longer they are in the more you can see compression of your native breast tissue. Finally, you skin quality looks very good. When your implants are removed there is a chance your breasts may shrink down and keep a nice shape. Your best bet is to see a few plastic surgeons who can examine you and review your options. Based on the pain and the change in implant position it is likely you have a left capsular contracture. Rather than remove both implants, you might consider revision surgery to deal with the contracture and improve upon your result. Good luck to you.Dr J
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Answer: Will I need a lift after breast implant removal Hi and thanks for your question. There are two main issues to consider in cases where implants are being removed without placing new implants. First is the breast volume. Some patients will have enough breast tissue to have a result they can be happy with. Many, however, don't have enough of their own tissue to form a breast that they will like. The other issue is nipple position. For many patients a lift is needed to bring the nipples up to a youthful, attractive place on the breast. For your particular case you have a couple of good things going for you. Your implants are on the smaller end of the size spectrum, so removing them isn't going to be a major change in volume. Next, your implants have been in for a relatively short time. The longer they are in the more you can see compression of your native breast tissue. Finally, you skin quality looks very good. When your implants are removed there is a chance your breasts may shrink down and keep a nice shape. Your best bet is to see a few plastic surgeons who can examine you and review your options. Based on the pain and the change in implant position it is likely you have a left capsular contracture. Rather than remove both implants, you might consider revision surgery to deal with the contracture and improve upon your result. Good luck to you.Dr J
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