What Are My Options After Breast Implant Removal?

Considering breast implant removal? Explore options like breast lifts, fat transfer augmentation, and breast reduction to restore a natural, balanced look and boost your confidence.

According to a report published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation is among the top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures. However, there are situations, both medical and personal, which may arise in a patient’s life, prompting her to choose breast implant removal.

Regardless of the reasons, the removal of implants can lead to loss of breast volume, skin sagging, or other cosmetic concerns. Therefore, after having one’s breast implants removed, a patient may encounter feelings of uncertainty, and, unfortunately, insecurity as well. We have put together four options to help anyone considering breast implant removal in moving forward with confidence.

Breast Lift

As previously mentioned, over the years, implants lead to the stretching of your breast skin, which can sag after explant surgery. This is the reason behind those “pancake-looking” breasts after implant removal. If a patient is facing such an issue, they can opt for a breast lift or mastopexy, which involves lifting the breast skin.

A breast lift repositions the nipples and areolae, and removes excess skin and tissue. This results in a perkier appearance without the need for implants. While a mastopexy doesn’t increase breast volume, it significantly enhances the overall profile by lifting everything higher on the chest wall.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Let’s suppose a patient is done with implants, and no longer wants anything synthetic inside of her body. However, she still would like to have fuller breasts. In such cases, the patient would be advised to receive a “fat-transfer breast augmentation.” 

Fat-transfer breast augmentation involves removing fat from the donor site on your body with liposuction and repurposing it to fill the void created after the removal of breast implants. Fat augmentation is often done in combination with a breast lift for a fresh and curvy look. 

Most commonly, donor sites are the patient’s thighs and abdomen, but fat can also be removed from other trouble spots. For example, if one does not like the excess fat hanging from her arms, they can ask their plastic surgeon to have it transferred to the top poles of the breasts. 

Breast Reduction

Some women might still feel that their breasts are too large even after implant removal. One option that can solve their problem is breast reduction surgery. Breast reduction surgery involves removing excess skin, fat, and tissue from the breasts. It reduces the volume and reshapes the breasts, resulting in a more proportional look that perfectly aligns with a patient’s level of comfort. 

Many women who opt for this procedure do so to alleviate chronic issues like back, neck, and shoulder pain, which can be exacerbated by larger breast size. Additionally, problems like skin chafing and difficulty finding well-fitting bras and clothing can also be addressed through breast reduction surgery, improving overall comfort and confidence.

Conclusion

If you have made up your mind to get your breast implants removed, you have several other options to ensure that you get a more confident version of yourself.  At the Advanced Institute for Plastic Surgery, we do everything we can to ensure we meet your aesthetic goals. Whether you are looking for an implant replacement or want to go for other procedures, we are here to help walk you through every hurdle that lies ahead. 

Visit our page to learn more about breast implant removal procedures. If you still have questions, feel free to contact us. We would love to hear from you and solve your problems with the most effective option.