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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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Necessary to Replace Breast Implants After Explantation and Lift?

I have had 450cc over the muscle implants for 5 years and have lots of stretched/sagging skin. I'm having implants removed and lift done. My doc said...

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Will I Need Drains with Capsulectomy and No Replacement? (photo)

I have to remove 28 year old textured, Silicone implants above the muscle, including capsulectomy. I don't like drains. Are they used with this...

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Capsulectomy or Not?

I have elected to have my implants removed. This will be my third surgery and last one. I have had two right side capsular contractures in the past....

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Explantation To Get Natural Looking Breasts? (photo)

I wish to explant my approx. 500 cc high profile, over the muscle saline implants. My goal is natural feeling and looking breasts. Which of the...

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Doctor Recommendation for Breast Implant Removal in Sacramento, CA

Looking for a surgeon in Sacramento, I have Capsular Contraction grade 4. Silicone implant over the muscle Nov 2010. I am not sure if I need a...

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What Will My Breasts Look Like After Implants Are Removed?

I have saline implants, over the muscle, I think about 375cc? I have had them about 8 years, I went from a small c to a large d. I want them out. My...

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Surgeon Just Told Me my Pics Look Like I Have Cc, Only 18 Days Post Op? (photo)

I have a red rash/bruise that is hard and bumpy to touch appear 16 days post op. My surgeon thinks this is cc and has told me to massage downwards in...

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What Can I Expect From PIP Implants Removal 8 Years PO?

Hi, I had PIP implants inserted over the muscle 8yrs ago, when I was 18. I am now 26. My weight has stayed constant. However I have had two babies and...

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Best Way to Explant Cohesive Gel Implants 10 Years Later?

I have had small 270cc cohesive gel implants over the muscle for 10 years. I now wish to remove and not replace. I am not symptomatic nor do I believe...

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