Can implants be removed and breasts lifted without scarring?
My wife had implants 9 years ago because the NHS agreed that 1 breast was slightly larger than the other. I didn't notice but an ex boy friend use to say it to keep her down. Anyway, the NHS said would be easier to fit implants to sort this. It didn't. Now 1 has ruptured and needs to come out. My wife would like them out but we are worried about scarring ect. as she would need a lift. You see these models with breasts getting bigger and smaller all the time. Is there a way to do with less scarring?
This is a very common question. Most patients that undergo removal of breast implants with a mastopexy or breast lift are going to be left with scars. The extent is often determined by the type of lift necessary. Consider a consult with a plastic surgeon in the NHS to address your concerns as an examination will be required to completely answer your questions.
Best,
Gary R Culbertson, MD, FACS
Scars are always present following surgery. The placement of the scars is what we as plastic surgeons consider so as to camouflage or conceal their location. The scars associated with breast lift or mastopexies are a trade off depending on your wife's goals. Consult with your plastic surgeon to go over the options. Keeping implants of the same size may mean there would be no additional scars, but going smaller or removing completely, could results in additional scars to tight the skin.