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Thinking About Removing my Implants and Not Replacing? Will I Have Anything Left?

I want to remove my implants. I am not sure if I will need a lift or not and will I be smaller than before I started. Concerned about scarring. Can...

5 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Explant and Pec Muscle? (photo)

I can't believe I paid to be this uncomfortable and caused this much destruction to my pec muscle. 43yrs old, athletic, hypertrophic scar, BWD 11.7,...

7 doctor answers | 6 community comments

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...

3 doctor answers

Kelo Cote Gel?

Is it safe to use Kelo-Cote gel on scarring under breasts?. Recently had implant removal. Thank you for all replies

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Can Anything Be Done to Ensure my Scar Does Not Show Below my Bathing Suit After Removal? (photo)

I am a year and a half post -op (250cc/right, 260cc left) and unhappy with the positioning of my implants (the right is too close to the center while...

7 doctor answers

Are My Implants Too Big? What Kind of Scarring to Expect if I Get A Reduction With A Lift?

I got implants in Nov 2007. I wanted a small C but my Dr. thought a large C would be best. I hate seeing photos of myself and think they are too big....

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Explant Via Nipple/Areola Area. Problems with Scar Adhering and Puckering of Nipple? (photo)

Hello i am 8mths post explant via the nipple/areola. I have pukering of both nipples, the scar appears to be adhered to the chest wall. Please can you...

2 doctor answers

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