I've had these for 2 1/2 years and they don't fit my lifestyle. Here are my before and after. My muscle was cut in order to put these implants in. Would explanting distort my naturally flat chest? Would my chest be all scarred up? Or is downsizing a better option? I would want significantly smaller.
August 28, 2017
Answer: What to expect after explantation Removing the implants is a reasonable option if they are inhibiting your lifestyle or you simply don't want them anymore. Removing them would likely leave you looking similar to how they did before, though it will take time for your skin to heal and shrink down after removal, and they won't be *exactly* like they were before. Early after removal, the skin may look loose, though I would not call it distorted. Typically only a small amount of muscle attachments are released for implant placement, so unless there was something more done in your case, this alone would not be expected to lead to a distorted chest. If you have capsular contracture or scarring internally, then you may need a capsulectomy or capsulotomy at the time of surgery. Removing the implants versus downsizing really depends on what your goal is. If you would be happy to have them similar to how they were before implants, then you could opt for removal. If you want to have some volume, just smaller, than downsizing and maybe switching to moderate plus profile instead of high profile is a good option.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: What to expect after explantation Removing the implants is a reasonable option if they are inhibiting your lifestyle or you simply don't want them anymore. Removing them would likely leave you looking similar to how they did before, though it will take time for your skin to heal and shrink down after removal, and they won't be *exactly* like they were before. Early after removal, the skin may look loose, though I would not call it distorted. Typically only a small amount of muscle attachments are released for implant placement, so unless there was something more done in your case, this alone would not be expected to lead to a distorted chest. If you have capsular contracture or scarring internally, then you may need a capsulectomy or capsulotomy at the time of surgery. Removing the implants versus downsizing really depends on what your goal is. If you would be happy to have them similar to how they were before implants, then you could opt for removal. If you want to have some volume, just smaller, than downsizing and maybe switching to moderate plus profile instead of high profile is a good option.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: What are some outcomes to explant 400 HP silicone unders? Based on your photos and the quality of your skin, I would expect that you would have a nice result after implant removal without a lift. You may consider breast fat grafting at the time of removal, but you have to have an adequate amount of fat to donate to your breasts. I would recommend avoiding a lift and allowing everything to heal for 3-6 months before considering a second stage breast lift. I think that it's unlikely you will need a lift.
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August 28, 2017
Answer: What are some outcomes to explant 400 HP silicone unders? Based on your photos and the quality of your skin, I would expect that you would have a nice result after implant removal without a lift. You may consider breast fat grafting at the time of removal, but you have to have an adequate amount of fat to donate to your breasts. I would recommend avoiding a lift and allowing everything to heal for 3-6 months before considering a second stage breast lift. I think that it's unlikely you will need a lift.
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