Factors Affecting Breasts Appearance After Explantation
Women who contemplate breast implant removal whether it is for breast implant-related problems, implant rupture or deflation or desire for smaller breasts are concerned about the postoperative appearance of their breasts. There are many factors that determine breast appearance after explantation. Certainly the size of the breast implant and its volume relative to the native breast is a critical factor. It is important to know the implant size to help counsel the patient about what to expect. In many patients who have had that their breast implants for many years and even decades, the implant volume is not known and there is an expected degree of guesswork. Additional factors include Weight gain, breast aging and ptosis or breast drooping. Many patients do fine with explantation alone and are happy with the breast appearance. In situations where Breast ptosis is present, it will be made worse with explantation and breast lifting at the time of explantation is a good option. Patients with saline implants can have a preoperative deflation which may demonstrate their potential expected appearance. This 70-year-old woman was found to have a ruptured right breast implant during mammography which is not a common way of discovering rupture. She underwent en bloc capsulectomy with implant removal bilaterally. Her implants had been in for 28 years. Her postoperative appearance was very acceptable to her and she did not desire breast lifting or re-augmentation.
Dr. Lyle offers a wide range of surgery options after Breast Implant Removal / Explantation surgery – remove only, remove with a lift/mastopexy, additional fat grafting or an implant exchange.
Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Raleigh, NC community at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast surgery and body contouring, to enhance patients’ appearance after weight loss, pregnancy, and the effects of aging.
Lyle Plastic Surgery is committed to exceptional patient care – you can read Dr. Lyle’s 5 star patient reviews on Google, Realself and Facebook.
Dr. Lyle completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society (previously American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons).
Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.
Next Steps
To find out more about our procedure prices and costs of surgery – visit our surgical pricing page. Please note that our practice no longer takes insurance patients.
If you’re considering surgery in Raleigh NC and want personalized advice about your suitability, recovery, risks, and results, Dr. Lyle would be happy to meet with you for a consultation.
Let’s work together to help you achieve your best results – safely and beautifully. To make an inquiry or book a consultation, please fill in the contact form or call (984) 367-1110
