Breast Implant Removal Complications

I was explanted 5 weeks ago. My crease line incisions along with some of my cleavage muscle tends to push in (cleavage line) and pull up (incision)...

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Nipple and Areola Caved in After Explant Surgery. Permanent?

I am three weeks post explant. I had silicone implants for 30 years and had them removed due to rupture. I am devastated with the outcome. I am 56...

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Implants Were Removed 2 Weeks Ago, and my Nipples Are Caved in

I'm 28yrs-old and i had BA 5 months ago. 2 weeks after surgery when i went to follow up, my PS said, it seemed there might be blood in my left...

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Numbness After Breast Implant Exchange

I had my breast implants exchanged (and 4th degree contraction scars removed) 6 weeks ago and I have total numbness over 75-80% of both breasts. ...

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How Long Do Muscles Reattach After Breast Explantation?

After a woman has been explanted (unders), how long does it take for the muscle to reattach where it has been cut? Also, if the crease line incision...

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Healing Severe Infection After Breast Implant Removal and Lift?

I had my Breast implants removed almost two weeks ago and a Breast lift was done at the same time.I have a serious infection that has not cleared up....

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Breasts and Pectorals Look Weird After Implant Removal

After I had my implants removed, my breast look weird as well as the pectoral muscle. When I lift my arm, breast goes up also just as if i had...

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Confused About Implant Capsule Removal

I've had my implants for 8 years and would like them removed. I have no trouble, but my aunt just found out she had breast cancer, and has gone...

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En Bloc Surgery for Breast Implant Removal?

Do I need to have an "en bloc" surgery to have my silicone breast implants removed? Thank you for your time!

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Timing of Breast Implant Replacement After Staph Infection?

I had breast augmentation in August 2007 and had my right implant removed 5 months later. The cause of it was unknown at the time, but after months of...

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Remaining Scar Tissue After Capsulectomy?

What happens to any remaining scar tissue after a complete capsulectomy? Does it eliminate itself from the body if it is stuck to ribs, or does it...

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Muscle Repair After Breat Implant Removal?

I am one of many girls who are looking for the answer on this question. After implant removal (which we had only for a month or 2) - nearly all of us...

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Nipple Caved in After Explant. Due to Capsule Removal?

I had my textured anatomical silicone implants (230cc, over the muscle) removed 5 months ago. I'd had the implants 11 years, over the muscle, and...

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Pain After Breast Implant Removal

I had DC 23.5 year old submuscular, ruptured silicone breast implants removed on Jan. 28, 2010. I believe the implants were removed first and then...

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Breast Explantation Surgery Advice?

I had silicone breast implants a year and 6 months ago. I may have a rupture. Is it better to get the MRI then go to a surgeon for breast implant...

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Sports Bra Necessary Following Explant?

I had an explant 1 week ago with removal of the implants not the capsule. They had been in place for 2 years. I had a previous lift and was fortunate...

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Can Adderall Lead to Anesthesia Awareness?

I have had surgery twice before and never took adderral. i am having breast revision surgery with implant exchange on 11/18 and previous surgeries...

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What Are Symptoms of Necrosis of the Nipple?

I had saline implants for ten years,they recently found a lump and a biopsy was done, Thank God it was a fibroadenoma. I got scared after the whole...

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What is "Fluffing" Following Explant?

I hear the term "fluffing" in regards to the breast tissue following explant. Could you help me understand what that means and what to...

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Underwire Bra After Breast Implant Explantation

I am 2 weeks post-explantation and am wondering when I can wear an underwire bra. I am currently wearing a compression garment (to prevent seroma) at...

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Areolas Are Caving Under After Removing Breast Implants, Is This Permanent?

I am 4 weeks post-explant after dealing with constant capsular contracture for 11 years. I am slowly healing but continue to deal with the areola...

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How to Treat Keloid or Hypertrophic Scarring in Incision Scars

I had a breast implant removal about 3 months ago.Since then my infra mammary scars have become slightly raised, hard and adhered to the underlying...

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Sagging After Breast Implant Removal

I have breast implant removed last month, now I am very worried about my sagging breast. I do not want a breast lift.Can I do any body exercises to...

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Explanted 3 Weeks Ago Will The Tuberous Look Improve?

Concerned with aesthetic outcome. Had 300cc round saline implants. Incisions look croocked and flatness all around looks ackward especially at...

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Scar Tissue After Breast Implant Explantation

I am 8 weeks post explantation and my surgeon said my scars (under the breasts) are thick and firm and are attached to my tissues underneath. He's...

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Necrosis? Source of Infection?

I had asked about Strep g infection and implant removal.Thank you to all that replied. Here is my RB 7week post op.415cc Naturelle allergen (gummy...

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How Long Should It Take to Replace an Implant After Its Been Taken out

I developed hematoma in my left breast and my dr has decided to remove the implant to let the infection clear up. Once Im back to a healthy point he...

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How Do You Know Whether Fluid is Building Up when Implant is Removed?

Without removing the capsule? Thanks.

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I Have Discomfort After Implants Removed. Please Help!

My left breast got surgery 4 times in 5 months. After removal of implants, I'm having so much discomfort in left breast. 1. My aroela caved in. 2....

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New York Breast Impants Explant Versus Redo with Smaller Implants? Fat Transfer?

I am 26 y/o Asian female, 4'10 3/4'', 115lbs. I recently had breast augmentation done on 12/9/2010. Mentor 34A to 34C (325cc bilaterally...

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Removed Implants. The Left Breast Is Now Deformed and The Shape Has Changed. Can This Be Fixed?

I had implants for 5 months (300cc on both), and removed implants 5 weeks ago. As time goes, the shape of breast changes. I was told to massage the...

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How Long After Explant Can I Re-implant?

Dear Doctors, I was explanted with capsulectomy 7 days ago, at my request due to implants being too large (375g/dual plane) and thinking I could...

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Pain After Implant Removal

I removed my breast implants 7 wks ago via fold incision. did not replace. no lift. they were under muscle. I have dull achy pain. When I reach or...

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Post Breast Explantation Muscle Movement Seems Unnatural- Thoughts? (photo)

I've had my implants removed 3 months ago I don't regret the removal but my right breast does this pulling thing now (arrow in pic) when I...

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1 Month Post Breast Implant Removal, One Breast is Hard, is Something Wrong?

I had my breast implants removed a month ago and I'm really concered. My left breast is bigger than my right which is typically normal, but the...

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Is Mondor's Cord Always Visible? I Have No Bruising, Swelling, Redness.

I had brest implants removed. 1wk after surgery started to get discomfort/irritation in area below my left breast fold incision. it radiates about...

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Are my Breasts Swollen After Explantation or Will They Stay This Size?

2 days ago my implants 325cc where removed with partial removal of pockets. Doctor drained liquid and just removed drainers. I see my breasts larger...

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Mondors Chord Breast Implant Removal

Was having very little pain up until 2 days ago. Pain in area below left breast. radiates down to my abdomen. was told this was mondors chord. but i...

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I Had my Implants Removed and still have nerve pain

I had my implants removed 15 months ago and I still have nerve pain that wraps all the way around my body just under my breast. The scars are still...

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Breast Implant Removal and Subsequent Fat Transfer to Resulting Pocket

I plan to have a B.A. soon using implants, but I know one day they will have to be removed. I am doubtful I would want to replace them at that pt, as...

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Can Wearing a Brava Help After Removing Breast Implants?

I had my implants removed 5 months ago and have ended up with sagging and caving in of my right breast. Could using Brava provide me with any...

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Another Infection After the Implant is Removed. What to Do?

2 mo. after my breast lift & aug. I had an absess along my lower incision line. I tried 2 diff. anti-biotics but it kept coming back and getting...

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Is It Normal to Still Have Breast Pain in Both Breasts a Year After Explantation?

Some days are worse. I had submuscular implants. Is this common? I am 46 years old and wonder if it will get worse with age when hormones lessen.

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Breasts Concave 2 Days Following Explant...will This Resolve?

I am 50 years old and have had implants for 2 years. I had a lift 1 year prior to the implant. I am 2 days post explant and my upper pole appears...

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How Long Do Drains Stay in After Explantation of Implants?

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Asymmetry, Animation Effect and Breast Augmentation, Is this Normal? (photo)

I think RealSelf.com is great and its great that doctors take the time to answer questions I find harder to ask 'facing' a doctor. I had...

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Are There Any Options for Upper Pole Fullness Following Implant Removal?

I had HP 350 cc implants for 2 years and felt that I was too big (DD) and was unhappy. I had them removed a week ago and am getting used to my new...

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Is It Normal to Be Sore After Explant Surgery?

I had explant a year ago from submuscular implants and still feel sore. Some days are worse. I did not have replacement implants. Some times very achey.

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How Long It Takes for Capsules to Absorb into Body After Breast Explantation

I've had breast explantation two weeks ago. My ps left the capsules in saying they will be absorbed into body without any problems. At the moment...

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Will I Need a Lift After Breast Implant Removal?

In '02 I had saline implants, mentor smooth shell filled to 500cc, went from 34B to 36D, weighed 136lbs & am 5'1. A year after my implant...

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Do I Need to Remove Capsules due to Implant Capsular Contracture?

Do I need to have all the capsules removed and both pockets sewn up? What happened if my surgeon said there is no need for this to be done? He said...

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Cause of Lateral Pull of Breasts After Explant

After subpectoral explant, why do the breasts pull laterally and upward when the pectoral muscles are engaged? I had thought it was due to the release...

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Is It Safe to Eat Seafood After Breast Implants Removal?

I had my saline breast implants removed on 05/20/11 due to capsular contracture. How soon can I start the breasts massaging to help them firm up...

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Scar Tissue After a Breast Lift.

Hi,it's been a month after my implants removal and breastlift surgery. It has been a very rocky road with my right breast. I had necrosis of the...

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Post-op Breast Implant Removal - Bump and Pain

I did the breast implants in dec 2007 in 2008 I felt down the stairs and my left breas star hurting & uit had a little hole.I remove the breast...

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How Long After Breast Implant Removal can I Wear Underwire Bras?

Hello, I am one week postop for breast implant removal. I forgot to ask my surgeon if I should massage the scars and also how long I should wait...

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Is It Safe to Leave Silicone in the Breast Tissue After Removal of 25 Year Old Implants?

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Had Implants Removed with Lift, Will Nipple Band Improve? (photo)

After explanting for level 4 capsules and getting a lopipop lift my breasts are misshapen. I have a 'band' under the nipple area which...

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What is the Recommended Time Between Removing and Replacing an Implant?

I posted "What's considered normal incision leakage after a breast lift/reaugmentation". Thanks for the great responses. On that Sunday...

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After Explantation - How Long Should I Wait to Get a Lift or New Implants?

6 years ago I had 475cc breast implants placed sub-mammary via peri-areola. Prior to surgery I was a size 34B with significant ptosis. (resulting from...

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3 Weeks After Breast Capsulectomy and Swelling is Getting Worse, Normal?

2 weeks after capsulectomy on left breast I got hit really hard on that breast and it began swelling a lot. A few days after my doctor suspected a...

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How Long Does It Take for the Capsule to Dissolve Back into the Body After Breast Implant Removal?

How long does it take for the capsule to dissolve back into the body after breast implant removal?

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How Long Do I Have to Wait After Implant Removed Before Getting New Ones Placed Back?

I had to have my implant removed do to an infection in the arm pit incesion (infection did not spread to implant or pocket they removed it for safety...

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Large Hole Where Breast Implant was Removed

I am diabetic and have had a breast implant removed due to ulcers. I am now going to have to have another operation because a large hole has appeared...

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Under Muscle Implant More Likely to Cause Back Pain?

Tiny frame, 800cc unders ruined my back. Likely thoracic nerve compression after removal of implants for 1 year pain still. Was mentioned to imagine...

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Is There Any Risk of Hematoma from Implant Explantation 5 Weeks After BA?

I Also Had an Emergency Hematoma Drained 400ccs Recently.

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Post Breast Implant Removal: Should Drain be Removed if Only Drainage is 150cc of Breast Milk?

I had an emergency breast explantation done last week due to staph infection that ate a lot of my breast tissue. I was breastfeeding at that time and...

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Was Deflating Implants Right Choice?? Why Wasn't I Warned That I Could Get Seroma?

I got saline implants 8 yrs ago & always thought they're too big. 2 weeks ago I decided I want to have them removed & maybe a lift. The PS...

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After Mentor Implant Removal 10 Days Ago my Incisions Are Very Thick and Feel Like a Rope, Normal?

Is that normal due to all the manipulation it takes to remove the implants and capsules? Everything feels and looks fine otherwise. Just concerned...

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What Will Aftercare Look Like Following Removal of Breast Implants?

Once my breast implants are removed what should i do to promote healthy looking breasts? What type of bra should I wear after the proceedure??

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Is It Common to Have the Implant Placed in the Wrong Place and Taken Right Out?

I was suppose to have implants put in, he started on the first one and it went under my ribs so now i have three scars and no implants. There was also...

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Had Explant Surgery 4 Days Ago, when Can I Resume Exercise? (photo)

I had my 325 sub muscular implants removed last week and my Dr. didn't really give me any restrictions. Just wanting some more opinions. Should I...

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Rib Pain After Impalnt Explantation, Is this Normal?

I had my saline implants removed yesterday and am having some pain all along my left rib cage. I know he had to remove some scarring but the pain goes...

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Scar Tissue Left After Removing Breast Implants??

I had silicone breast implants and developed a capsular contracture on one breast. I got them removed 1 month ago and now I have developed a scar...

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3 Weeks Post-Op Explant Surgery, I Have Low Grade Fever and Still Hurt. Infection?

My implants were removed after having 15 infections and 2 "explore" surgeries over a 5 year period. My breasts are still tender and I am now...

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What to Do when Implant Removal Won't Stop Draining?

I had BA done 3 months ago, saline under the muscle. 6 wks after no complications my right breast started leaking a yellow serum from a pencil sized...

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What Happens to Your Pectoral Muscle(s) After Removing Implants Placed Subpectorally?

Do the muscles ever resume their pre-aug. state following implant removal? I want to have my implants placed subpectorally due to breastfeeding...

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What is Recovery Time After a Capsulopexy Surgery and Returning to Heavy Physical Job Lifting 30 -100lbs

What is Recovery Time After a Capsulopexy Surgery and Returning to Heavy Physical Job Lifting 30 -100lbs 

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Hypertrophic Scarring Under the Breast Crease

I removed my implants 8 mnths ago.At 4 wks post-op I developed slight hypertrophic scarring - slightly thickened & seemed attached to the...

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I Had BA 5 Days Ago to Remove Pips and Also Cap Contraction, Why Does Left Breast Feel Very Hot?

It's just my left breast that feels very hot right one has normal body temperature

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Asymmetrical Breast Following Implant Removal

I had my implants removed about 6 weeks ago. It was a personal choice as I felt I was too big. As my breasts are starting to come back I noticed that...

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Had Breast Implants Removed Because they Were Causing Neck and Shoulder Pain from Bad Posture, Could this have Benn Avoided?

I am a software designer who works sitting down, often unconsciously slouched. I had breast augmentation this January, but had to take them out in...

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Can the Chest Muscle Be Fixed if It Moves Weird (Up and Out) After Having Breast Implants Removed?

I had breasts implants for 9 years and removed them 6 months ago because of the way the muscle moved them when flexing the muscle, but now even...

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Silicone Implant Removed Due to Infection From Capsular Contracture. What are my Options?

My breast look terrible after removal of silicone gel implant . I am still planing to have it re place when my breast get better. please check the...

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Do I Have a Botched Breast Lift After Explant Surgery?

After bilateral capsules I had saline implants removed from Subglandular area. I had silicone subgland before this with same problem. This time I had...

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Breast Implant Removal / Explant After Capsular Contracture, Will Tissue Soften Over Time?

Hi! I had capsular contracture in one breast (really hard and deformed breast). After an unsucessful revision I decided to have the implant out. The...

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Feels Like Tendons are Attached to Surgery Scar, Is This Possible?

I don't know if this sounds right but, I've recently had my implants explanted and, when I reach up I can feel a pull on my scar, under my...

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Pseudomonas After Augumentation & Again After Explant? What Are The Causes?

I had aug in August (saline). The right was fine but left was draining & painful. After culture, pseudomonas was found & PS put me in Cipro....

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How Long for Scars to Heal From Breast Implant Removal?

Hello, i had my submuscular breast implants removed one month ago. How long will it take for the scars to feel smoother? My scars are under the...

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I Can't Get Rid of Infection Even After Breast Implant Has Been Removed?

I had a breast implant removed 2 months after surgery due to the infection. I interrupted anti-biotic 5 days after the emergency surgery to remove the...

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Likelihood of Natural Looking Breasts After Implant Removal?

How often is other cosmetic surgery recommended after implant removal? Will breast appear natural again?

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Is There a Way to Tell if my Doctor Actually Did Capsulotomies or Cuts in my Breast Implant Scar Tissue?

I was told that the doctor made many incisions in my scar capsul instead of removing it. But from day one it was extremly firm and imoveable. I could...

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Hard Remains After Large Implants Removed Aug 2011, Due Encapilated Right Breast. What Are Options To Remove Mass?

Right breast has a huge mass of scar tissue left, or something hard left...the surgeon that did prior implant surgery, only agreed to remove implants...

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2 Weeks Post-Op Breast Explant, Left Breast Still is Draining, Normal?

Hi there, I had my surgery two and a half weeks ago and am still walking around with a drain in the left breast (this was the side where the implant...

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Why Do I Need a Capsulectomy?

Long story short, I developed an infection from my first Breast Augmentation and the implant needed to be removed. During this surgery the surgeon...

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Has the Removal of my Ruptured Silicone Implants Caused my Pneumothorax and Histerectomy?

I had my implants removed in 2004 after symptoms of fatigue and lumps in my joints and armpit.It was confirmed they had ruptured and a biopsy...

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How Long I Should Wait to Do the Fat Transfer to Breast After I Have Breast Implant Removal Done?

How long I should wait to do the fat transfer to breast after my breast implant removal is done? My mammogaran for implants said that moderate...

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How Long After Breast Implant Removal Can I Resume my Vigorous Activities As a Group Fitness Instructor?

I opted for implant removal after a series of problems that never seemed to cease. My first implants were done 22years ago, they were silicone. My...

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Secretions After Silicone Removal, Is This Normal?

I had a breast Augmentation on 28 June 2011 for 350cc both sides. the stitches were opening and I was stitched by my surgeon 3 times, and Secretions...

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Birth Control Pill After Explant?

Is it safe to start taking birth control pills again only 10 days after explant surgery? I stopped taking them 2 weeks before surgery. I had the...

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Post Explant One Breast Drains a Lot and the Other Almost None at All, The Drains are Open, is this Safe?

I had my breast implants explanted 3 days ago. They were Mentor Silicone and places under the muscle. I have drains in, however my left breast is...

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Is It Possible to Receive a Capsulorraphy or Strattice, or Just Some Internal Sutures Without Having an Implant? (photo)

I have had large implants removed, and a lift without having them replaced. The old implnts moved my breast fold much lower than it should be. Now my...

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Breast Implant Removal, 1 Week Later. Severe Muscle Pain on One Side.

I had implants put in 2 years ago, under the muscle. just got them out. pain has been tolerable and going away slowly. but yesterday and today morning...

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After Explant Surgery, Will Pectoral Pain and Weakness Be As Great As It Was from the Original Surgery?

I am extremely athletic, engaging in activites where I rely heavily on arm balance and core strength. I had severe pectoral weakness after my augment...

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Massage After Explant Surgery?

How soon after explant can I start to massage the breast area? It's been 2 weeks since my surgery. The capsule was removed only in my right breast...

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Do Ribs Shape Change After Breast Implant Removal?

I removed my breast implants three days ago and I have been told that ribs have to find its shape again too (not only breast tissue) Because implants...

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Had 10 Year Old Implants Explanted and the Surgeon found a 10cm Length Fill-Tube, Normal?

I had saline implant following mastectomy 10 years ago. The implant was filled over the following year, and thenI had surgery to remove the valve that...

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Two Weeks Post Breast Implant Removal of a 22-yr Life with Implants-Any Post Op Advice?

I am a very tiny Asian woman, size 30A with 475cc implants. 3 capsular contractors later, Im through and glad they're out. Now 2 wks post op, my...

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I Had Breast Implant Removed Due Infection , Will my Breast Tissue Grow Back?

I am Fiipina , I weigh 112 lbs 5'2" in height, I had saline breast implant done in Oct 2004 , had scar tissue removed after 6 months , scar...

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Can Breast Fold Asymmetry Be Corrected Without Placing Implants?

I had an explant due to recurrent capsular contracture in my right side. I am two months post op. The fold on the right side has now moved upward. The...

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Incision Line After Breast Implant Removal?

I had my breast implant surgery last july 2011.It didn't go well.Right incision got infected,had to removed the implant 3 weeks after.I was on...

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How Long Do I Keep my Compression Bandage on After Fluid Removal from Breasts?

Above muscle implants removed with total capulestomy on April 23 rd .No drains used. started accumulating fluid after surgery.PS said to wait and see...

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Do ribs shape change after breast implant removal?

I removed my breast implants three days ago and I have been told that  ribs have to find its shape again too (not only breast tissue) Because...

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Should the Implants Be Removed?

I have 22 year old silicone implants that are starting to bother me. I have been thinking about removing them for a while now. They have become...

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After Breast Implant Removal. Incision Line Began to Open, Now Swelling, No Fever. Causes?

I had my breast implant removed 8 months ago because of infection in the incision area..I was taking antibiotics and all.After 2months the incision...