Breast Implant Removal With Lift
St. Louis
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Why Choose Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa for Breast Implant Removal with a Lift?
Women may choose to remove their breast implants for many reasons, including when they no longer desire implants, their implants have been recalled, or their implants are causing them concern. It's important to find the best breast implant removal surgeon to ensure you are in good hands.
When breast implant removal alone is not enough to re-establish a beautiful appearance, consider the combination of breast implant removal with breast lift, fat grafting, or both. Dr. Gurley will assess your anatomy and goals to design a surgical plan tailored to you.
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Breast Implant Removal with Lift at a Glance
- What it is: The removal of breast implants is performed in conjunction with lifting the breast tissue to help recreate the breast.
- Ideal For: Individuals whose implants have stretched out their tissues.Downtime: Recovery typically takes 1-2 days, with most patients able to return to normal activities after 2-4 weeks.
- Duration: The procedure lasts about 2-3 hours, depending on individual needs.
Sacrifice Nothing
What is breast implant removal with lift?
Breast implant removal with lift gives you the freedom and confidence you deserve while helping you re-establish your body image. Whatever your reason for wanting to remove your implants, you should know that Dr. Gurley has been restoring the female breast to its more natural look and feel for years. You may be wondering if you have enough breast tissue for implant removal or what your breasts will look like after explant. Incorporating a breast lift into your implant removal procedure can help restore youthful, shapely contours that complement your physique. Dr. Gurley will help you design a treatment plan that provides an aesthetically pleasing result you will love.
Are there any alternatives?
There are several alternatives to implant removal with a lift, including implant replacement, fat grafting, implant repositioning, or breast lift. Instead of removing an implant, changing the implant for a smaller, bigger or different shape or position may bring about the change you are looking for. Sometimes, fat grafting can help balance the breasts and create a more natural look with your existing implants in place. Other times, an implant can be repositioned if it has migrated or is no longer attractive and comfortable.
Removing an implant without a lift is also an option for many women who have small implants or who simply want less volume and are not as worried about the appearance of the breast while unclothed. Dr. Gurley will meet with you personally to decide which procedure or combination of procedures would be best for you.
What You Can Expect
What does breast implant removal with lift entail?
During surgery, the entire implant and its contents are removed, usually through the same incision used for your original surgery. The natural breast tissue, nipple and areola, and skin are then brought together, lifted, and sculpted, to compensate for the loss of the implant and re-establish the breast in a more beautiful shape and a more appropriate position. This often involves surface scars on the breast, which tend to heal very well.
Dr. Gurley firmly believes that if the position and shape of the breast are perfect for you, then the scars are less of an issue
For a Perky, Sculpted Shape
What conditions does breast implant removal with lift address?
Breast implant removal with lift is ideal for individuals who are experiencing any of the following:
- Breasts that are too large: You may feel like your breasts have changed, getting larger than you want, or your style and idea of beauty have changed. Breast implant removal can give you your body back and restore your idea of natural beauty. Alternative options include downsizing your implants or choosing to include breast fat grafting with your explanation.
- Implants in the wrong position: Older implants can migrate away from the cleavage area and sit too far to the sides of the chest. In this case, the implants can be removed, and the natural breast tissue lifted and sculpted. An alternative option is to reposition the implants.
- Breasts are misshapen: For some augmentation patients, the natural breast may expand or fall over time, resulting in a dissociation between the natural breast tissue and the implant. Removing the implant will remove this distortion while the breast lift restores a shapely, elevated breast contour.
- Breasts are asymmetric: There are many reasons breasts may be asymmetric; sometimes, the presence of implants contributes to asymmetry. Removing the implants and lifting the natural breast tissue restores a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing contour.
- Breasts have an unnatural firmness: In some cases, scar tissue buildup around the implants causes the breasts to feel hard. This scar tissue may also cause a change in the appearance of the implant, bulges, and incorrect positioning. During the removal and lift procedure, Dr. Gurley meticulously excises all scar tissue to restore a soft, natural feel to the breasts.
- Animation deformity: In some cases, implants under the pectoral muscles can lead to changes in implant shape or position. An implant removal with lift can improve this condition.
Restoring Youthful Contours
What are the benefits of breast implant removal with lift?
Breast implant removal combined with a lift offers a transformative opportunity to reclaim confidence and comfort while enhancing both the appearance and feel of your breasts. By removing implants and lifting the natural breast tissue, this procedure restores a balanced, natural shape that allows the breasts to settle beautifully. Many patients report feeling lighter and more comfortable, with reduced heaviness and tightness, along with a renewed sense of harmony with their bodies. With Dr. Gurley’s advanced techniques, scarring is minimized while achieving optimal contour, making this a seamless and empowering choice for many women.
Who is a Good Candidate?
Is breast implant removal with lift right for me?
You may want to consider breast implant removal with a lift if:
- You feel like your breasts are too large or too low or have lost their attractiveness.
- Your breast tissue has grown and your chest is larger than you want it to be.
- Your breast implants have migrated away from the center and move apart when you lay down.
- You just aren’t happy with the implants any longer.
- Your implants are uncomfortable.
Restore Your Natural Shape
Breast Implant Removal With Lift Recovery
This is a fairly painless procedure with a rapid recovery. Over the ensuing few weeks after surgery, your tissues will “fluff,” and the shape will improve. Since there are no drains, pain pumps, or tight binding, normal activities and work can be resumed within 24 hours. In most cases, you will need little to no pain medications for this procedure. We have tailored recovery recommendations to make your outcome as predictable and beautiful as possible. This advice is personalized and largely depends upon the surgical techniques used during your operation. Exercise is restricted for 2-4 weeks or until Dr. Gurley indicates it is safe to do so.
Real Results | Real Artistic Outcomes
Breast Implant Removal With Lift Results
As a reconstructive board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Gurley has had the opportunity to care for patients who have lost their breasts due to cancer, underdeveloped since childhood, or have suffered from changes in the breasts due to age, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or surgery. In fact, the true sign of a capable breast plastic surgeon is one who has the ability to create a breast from nothing. Dr. Gurley’s deeply embedded surgical technical skills combined with her uniquely inherent artistic eye are what sets her results apart from those of her colleagues.
See for yourself the many happy patients who have entrusted Dr. Gurley with their breast implant concerns.
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Breast Implant Removal With Lift
Frequently Asked Questions
Breast implant removal with a lift typically takes 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the surgery.
Most patients can return to light activities within 24 hours, with some mild swelling and bruising expected in the first few days. Expect to resume all activities within 2-4 weeks.
Dr. Gurley uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring and usually uses any existing scars already present on the breast. Scars typically fade over time and are discreet.
Yes, if you desire implants in the future, a breast augmentation can be performed after your breasts have fully healed.
You may experience mild discomfort during your rapid recovery, but this can be managed with minimal to no medications and Dr. Gurley’s post-procedure protocol.
The cost for breast implant removal with lift surgery usually falls within this range: $15,000-$28,000 However, you will receive an exact cost when you meet with Dr. Gurley.
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