The decision to undergo breast implant removal, also called explant surgery, comes with many questions and concerns. Many patients wonder whether their chest will be completely flat after their breast implant removal procedure. They worry about appearing deflated or having loose skin once their implants are gone.
The decision to have your implants removed without replacing them can be a difficult choice to make. The skilled surgeons at Synergy Plastic Surgery are here to guide you through this process with expertise and personalized care.
Why Patients Consider Explant Surgery
Women choose explant surgery for a number of reasons, ranging from lifestyle factors and aesthetic preferences to health concerns. Some may experience discomfort, or their bodies or aesthetic tastes have evolved.
Our approach is to listen to your concerns and goals and provide you with all the information you need to make an informed choice.
Exploring Your Options: To Replace or Not to Replace
When considering breast augmentation revision surgery, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether you want explant surgery or a revision to replace your implants. At Synergy Plastic Surgery, we support you in exploring options that align with your aesthetic goals and lifestyle.
Choosing Not To Replace Implants
If you opt for explant surgery, your breasts may look saggier post-surgery than you remember them being before you got implants. To prevent this, a breast lift, or mastopexy, can be performed at the same time. A breast lift tightens the skin, reshapes the breast, and elevates the breast tissue, offering rejuvenation and a more youthful contour. This choice to remove implants altogether often reflects a desire to return to a more natural state or to address health concerns.
In keeping with wanting more natural breast augmentation after explant surgery, you can also transfer surplus fat from one area of your body to your breasts to give them more fullness and shape. Fat grafting uses liposuction to remove unwanted fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or back. The fat is processed and then injected into the breasts. This method offers a modest increase in breast size and uses your own tissue, so you won’t have to worry about having foreign matter in your body.
Choosing To Replace Implants
If you opt for a breast augmentation revision with new implants, the process involves selecting the size and type of implant that best fits your current aesthetic desires. This choice can refresh your look and address any concerns with your previous implants.
The Role of a Breast Lift in Explant or Revision Surgery
A breast lift can significantly enhance the outcome of explant or revision surgery. It corrects the natural sagging that occurs over time, as well as skin that may have been stretched by very large implants. This procedure reshapes and lifts the breasts, creating an aesthetically pleasing contour.
Choosing an Experienced Surgeon
The importance of selecting an experienced surgeon for your explant or revision surgery can’t be overstated. Our team at Synergy Plastic Surgery brings a depth of expertise in explant procedures, breast lifts, and implant replacement. This experience is crucial in minimizing risks, ensuring safety, and achieving outcomes that meet or exceed your expectations.
Learn more about what to expect from breast lift surgery in this related blog post.
Life After Explant Surgery
Life post-explant surgery can be a period of adjustment and renewal. Patients who choose breast revision often experience a renewed sense of confidence in their appearance. Those opting for explant surgery with a breast lift appreciate the natural feel and look of their rejuvenated breasts.
Regardless of the path chosen, our goal is to support you through recovery and beyond, making sure you feel confident and satisfied with your decision.
Request a Consultation
If you’re considering breast implant removal, expert care awaits you at Synergy Plastic Surgery. We invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to explore your options further. Call our office today at (512) 244-1439 or request a consultation using our online form.
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