They are no more different removing than regular silicone implants. I would bet though that these are ruptured and removing them along with the capsule as whole would be the procedure of choice to prevent any spillage. One way of determining if they are ruptured would be to have an MRI, between even then... more
Breast implant removal of 20 year old polyurethane implants
In 1988, I had breast augmentation using the Polyurethane implants. I have had no problems at all with them for the last 20 years. I am however now seriously thinking of having them removed.
They were placed under the muscle and I am wondering how safe is it to remove them? And is it any more difficult a post op phase than the initial surgery? I would appreciate hearing from any of you who have removed these types of implants and your post op results, or responses from patients. Thanks.
2 answers to “Breast implant removal of 20 year...”
A: It can be done quite easily
By this time, you just have a regular sommth walled silicone implant that can easily be removed. The polyurethane sponge coating of your implmat has long since been incorporated into the tissue surrounding the implant. If you don't have hard capsular contractures, the capsules don't need to be... more
Breast implant removal before & after photos
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