It’s one of the first questions many women ask when considering breast implant removal: Will my breasts still look normal? It’s completely natural to wonder how your body will change and whether you’ll feel good in your skin again.
At our private, AAAASF-certified surgical center in Boca Raton, FL, Dr. Giancarlo McEvenue, affectionately known as Dr. G by his patients, understands the personal nature of this decision. His unique expertise, including plastic surgery board certification and fellowship training in the US and Canada, gives our patients a unique advantage.
As a family-run practice, we’re committed to making our patients feel like family. Dr. G and our team want you to be both comfortable and confident. Understanding what to expect with explant surgery is a big part of that, so read on to learn how your breasts could look afterward.
Factors That Affect Explant Results
How your breasts look after explant surgery depends on several factors:
- The size and type of your breast implants
- How much breast tissue remains
- Skin thickness
- Skin elasticity
Perhaps the biggest factor in how your breasts look after implant removal is whether you opt for a breast lift or fat transfer at the same time.
The Impact a Breast Lift Can Make
Breast implants occupy a significant amount of space in your chest, and they stretch the skin. That’s why breasts may sag or sit lower than before after implant removal. Skin elasticity can return over time, but there’s no guarantee that your skin will fully regain its former tightness.
That’s why so many women combine explant surgery with a breast lift. With a breast lift, Dr. G removes excess sagging skin and reshapes the breasts to restore a perky, firm appearance.
Many women also opt for fat grafting to add natural-looking firmness to their breasts after implant removal. With fat grafting, the donor fat comes from your abdomen, hips, thighs, or another area you’d like to slim and contour.
If you’re a good candidate for a lift or fat transfer, it can make a major difference in how you feel about the final result.
Explant Consultations in Boca Raton
If you’re wondering what’s possible after implant removal, call us at 561-524-9672 to book your personalized consultation with Dr. G. Virtual consultations available!