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I Have COPD Can I Get Both my Implants Removed As the Left One is Encapulated?

asked 6 months ago by nanapaulina
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: encapsulated

Hello, I have had my saline implants since 1993,a few yrs. ago my left breast has encapulated and the right breast lost saline solution. I am 61 yrs. young, have COPD and would like to know if I can safely get them both removed without being asleep? I really need to remove because in the last few days the left breast has a very tender sore spot underneath the breast and has been like bubbly, I've also been feeling some what nausea, tiny headaches and tired.

2 answers to I Have COPD Can I Get Both my Implants Removed As the Left One is Encapulated?

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Breast implant Removal and COPD?

Thank you for the question. Removal of breast implants is a relatively simple/pain-free procedure. You may also wish to have the hardened breast implant capsule removed at the same time. Because of the breast encapsulation you will probably be better off with more than local anesthesia. I would suggest that you see your pulmonologist prior to surgery to evaluate the COPD and see if there is any way to optimize your pulmonary status prior to surgery. His/her... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Implants and removal

Bubbly? If the implant is an impending extruison then it sounds like it should come out. As with any patient with medical issues, a medical clearance if still elective is important.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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