Breast Implant Removal- What will I Look Like After?
There are a variety of reasons for breast implant removal. Most common are contracture and implant rupture. Many woman have ruptured implants without realizing it. Often, capsular contracture will be the first sign that the implant is leaking. Physical exam is not very reliable in establishing ruptured gel implants. Mammography is also not very sensitive. MRI remains the best diagnostic modality. This 57 year old woman had 35 year old implants . Surprisingly, they remained fairly soft for most of her adulthood. She had a mammogram which did reveal rupture. If a mammogram reveals rupture- it usually is pretty significant as it is not the best diagnostic tool so findings are obvious She desired explantation without replacement. She wondered how she would look postoperatively. This is an obvious concern of woman undergoing removal. Although it is difficult to know fully what the effect of removal will be, an experienced plastic surgeon should be able to advise patients about predicted appearance. This patient had gained weight over the 35 years that she had implants and was not too concerned about size. After explantation, she was quite happy with her breast appearance. If patients have large implants relative to breast tissue and have drooping- breast lift and some fat grafting can be performed. In many cases, breast tissue is adequate to support a reasonable size post lifting. When post op outcome is unpredictable, it is better to wait before doing more surgery.
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.
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