58 y.o. 170 lbs, 5’1” Recent car accident, seatbelt caused bruised right breast and caused severe pain for a month or more. MRI has been done. MRI was read as no rupture. However it appears that the seatbelt pushed my implant further down into my chest wall. I was a 36C pre-implant, 38DD post implant. Conflicted about whether to lift or not with explant. I was told by a retired cosmetic surgeon that I have “butter skin” or skin like butter, too soft.
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A single dose of IV antibiotics given within 30 minutes prior to skin incision is routinely used to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. You should discuss with your surgeon based on your allergies which preop antibiotic he would recommend. Post-op antibiotics would likely not be...
An examination would give more accurate information, but it is realistic to think you will be a B or C cup after removal if you were a C cup prior to implants. It does not appear from the photo that you'll need a lift. Be sure to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss...
Hi @HikerTriker, thank you for your question. I believe that any time an explant is performed a complete capsulectomy is essential, regardless if the technique is en bloc, as long as the entire capsule is removed and the tissue is sent to pathology after removal. This will prevent future...