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Local Anesthesia + Breast Implant Removal

Breast Implants Removal Under Local Anesthesia - Is It Safe? Any Pain?

I was told by my surgeon that he could remove my silicone implants under straight local. Is this procedures safe, will there be any pain,Recovery, and...

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Can Breast Implant Removal be Carried Out Under Twilight Sedation?

I have saline, smooth, round, high profile 300cc implants. they are 12 years old. No problems with them just want simple explant. Without capsulectomy...

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Explant Under Local Anesthetic

I have 3 questions: 1. What should I expect in regards to the the pain level for explant under a local? 2. What should I expect for recovery time? 3....

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Can I Get Implants Removed While Pregnant

They are causing me a lot of health problems since shortly after getting them. I just realized that all my unexplainable symptoms aligned with that...

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Is it Possible to Remove Breast Implants with Local Anesthesia Under $1000?

Breast implant removal for $1000 or less using local anesthesia? I have saline implants done under the muscle, put in through the armpit. Have had...

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Saline Breast Implant Removal with Local Anesthetic, Painful?

I've had 340cc saline breast implants under the muscle for ~4 years, they were placed through the armpit. My PS is going to remove them through same...

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Should I Allow my PS to Remove Silicone Implants That Are Under the Muscle Using Just Local and Not Removing the Capsule?

I have Allergan, HP, 320, placed under the muscle two years ago. I am a muscular, small woman, who had very little breast tissue to begin with. I...

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Is It Ok to Have Breast Explant Under a Local with Sedation?

I have breast implants under the muscle and i have been told i can have them removed under a local with sedation. I do have capsular contraction,(R)...

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Can Doc Use Genral Anesthsia Again if Used 15 Days Ago for Mini Tummy Tuck and Breast Aug?

I got breast augmentation and mini tummy tuck was under genral anesthisia for 4 hrs. can doc use general again to remove breast implants? Very scared....

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Can a Surgeon Deflate Implants and Place New Ones Under Local?

I am 220 ccs, saline dual plane. I want to downsize to 120-160 range or remove. Can a surgeon deflate the implant, and then allow me to make my...

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