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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...

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...

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...

Breast Implant Removal - Does Scar Capsule Need to Be Removed?

I just had my implants put in a week ago. I am scheduled to have them removed in 2 weeks. Will it be necessary to remove the scar capsule since it has...

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...

Five revisions and two lifts later, do I remove implants?

Need advice: I am 62 years old and want to have my implants removed. Over the years I have had five revisions and two lifts. Two of the set ruptured...

Has Anyone Ever Heard of Breast Implant Bleeding?

Recently had implants removed. Found in scar tissue green cysts, tissue sent for analysis. Result given was - cysts and CC caused by implant bleeding....

Having my Implants Removed Due to Hardening, Grade 3. is It Safe to Leave the Scar Tissue in Situ?

My surgeon states its safe to leave in the scar tissue but recommends a capsulectomy. am worried has i only had small breasts previos to the implants....

Should Scar Tissue Be Removed Also During Breast Implant Removal?

I'm getting my breast implants removed, because I decided that I no longer want them in my body. I will not be replacing them, but am doing one final...

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