Breast Implant Removal: Q&A
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How is Breast Implant Replacement Surgery Done?
I have textured silicone implants in a subglandular placement and want to replace them with smooth silicone implants under the muscle. Will the new implants be placed in at the time of removal of the textured ones? Or will it have to be done in two separate procedures so I can heal from the first surgery first. I hate to have to walk around with deflated boobs for months.
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in san diego, ca
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Replacing and Repositioning Implants Can Be Done in One Procedure
In my practice, older textured subglandular implants can be replaced with smooth implants under the muscle in one procedure.
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Implant exchange under the muscle - silicone breast implants
There are a number of very valuable reasons to exchange your implant position to one that is under the muscle. I perform these implant exchanges in one operation ,unless significant nipple repositioning is planned.
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Replacement of Breast Implants to Submuscular Position?
Thank you for the question.
Generally, it is possible to replace implants under the pectoralis muscle (dual plane). I usually do this procedure (removal of sub glandular implants and replacement in the submuscular position) in a single stage.
However, the major issue of concern is the overlying breast tissue and skin and whether further surgery will be necessary to achieve the aesthetic results desired. For example, some patients who have implants replaced...
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Removal and replacement of breast implants
In almost every case, the removal of subglandular and replacement with submuscular implants is done as one procedure. Consult with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. Upon examination, your surgeon will be able to discuss the risks and benefits of performing these procedures as one. Best wishes!
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Exchanging implants
When you have implant removl and exchange they are usually done in the same operative setting.Placing under the muscle is easy and the other pocket can be closed.
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How is Breast Implant Exchange Done ?
For the majority of cases, breast implant exchange is done in one procedure where the old ones are removed and the new ones placed in the same or different position depending upon the reason for the exchange.
For example, if there is no significant capsule and the patient wants a larger size, then the same pocket above the muscle (subglandular) or below the muscle (submuscular) can be used.
On the other hand if, for example there is a capsule problem then the same pocket might be...
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Silicone implants may make your breasts more attractive
Our patients are often happy with the implants replaced at the time of removal. Experience matters. I individualize breast enhancement procedures based on over 10,000 plastic surgery assessments. Most of our patients have done exceptionally well doing both at the same time. Silicone implants often result in a softer, more attractive outcome.
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Breast implant revision surgery
I typically recommend removal and replacement with smooth silicone implants in the submuscular position for patients that present with subglandular implants. If you need a lift, it can be done at the time of surgery, or in a delayed fashion. I recommend up-sizing the implant about 75 cc when switching to the submuscular plane- this position tends to 'blunt' the volume of an implant.
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Implant replacement in one operation
Most of the time, the exchange of breast implants is done in one operation. This is true for changing implant location (from sub-glandular to sub-muscular), implant texture or implant composition (saline to silicone). There are some situations in which your surgeon may suggest removing the old implants and waiting to place new implants, but these are usually related to specific patient characteristics or infectious issues. Start with a consultation with a...
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Removal and replacement of implants usually accomplished with one operation.
Your problem is fairly simple. The implants are easily removed and replaced at the same time. I'm not sure why you want to put the new implants in a different location, but if there is good reason, it is easily done.
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