BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL

Hi there, After 30 years and implants you've never liked, it makes sense that you want them out. For most people, removing the implant takes away most of the animation, because the muscle no longer has an implant to squeeze and push around. So there's a good chance you'll notice a big improvement even if the muscle isn't repaired. To be honest, though, it isn't guaranteed. When the muscle has scarred down to thin skin, some pulling or tethering can stay, and that tends to show more when...

Hi there, A contained collection around old ruptured saline shells isn't usually an ER emergency if you're otherwise well, but it shouldn't sit for months either. Schedule an in-person visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon soon to plan removal of the shells, drain the collection, and clean out the pocket. Go in sooner if it grows, gets red or warm, or you run a fever. Non-surgical options won't fix retained shells and a hematoma. Personal recommendations need an exam. I would...

Hi there, Honest answer: some people do get sensation back after explant, but nobody can promise it, and there isn't good research giving a real percentage. Here's what we do know:- Most numbness after augmentation clears up on its own within the first few months. If yours has lasted years, you're already in the smaller group where the nerve didn't recover by itself, and the odds are lower.- If you still have some sensation, that's a more hopeful sign than complete numbness, because it...