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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...

10 doctor answers | 2 community comments

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...

4 doctor answers | 1 community comment

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...

6 doctor answers

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...

8 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Caved in Nipples and Misshapen Breast Post Explant. Please I Need Advice on What I Can Do if Anything?

Hello I am day 13 today post explant.I had compression bandage for 10days. Removal of bandage revealed misshapen breasts and caved in nipples. Surgeon...

3 doctor answers | 5 community comments

How Many Surgeries Needed for Breast Implant Replacement and Lift?

I have had silicone implants for 30 years. I have hardening. I want them removed and replaced with a lift. A Dr told me to do this in 2...

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Will my Nipples Return to Normal Sensation if I Have Breast Implants Removed?

I had breast implants 1 1/2 weeks ago. Both breasts feel very painful to touch, particuliarly on the nipples. I'm sure that I want the implants...

4 doctor answers

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...

1 doctor answer

Nipple and Areola Caved in After Explant Surgery. What Can Be Done to Disguise the Scar? (photo)

I had my implants removed 7 months ago. The nipple-areola scar never improved and it pulled in and under where the incision was made. I'm having...

4 doctor answers

Does the Capsule Have to Be Removed when Removing Breast Implants?

My ps said he does not remove the capsules since they contain tissue when removing implants. Is this harmful? He also said that since I had a lift a...

6 doctor answers

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