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What is the Recommended Time Between Removing and Replacing an Implant?

asked 1 year ago by UpDateMyBait in Fort Worth, TX
Latest answer by William Bruno, MD
Question viewed 189 times
Tags: drainage, replacement, timing

I posted "What's considered normal incision leakage after a breast lift/reaugmentation". Thanks for the great responses. On that Sunday my PS removed both implants. Drainage was sent to lab for diagnoses (awaiting results). Now, phase 2. Currently, I have drainage tubes (minimum drainage). My breasts seem to be healing well. I'm in no rush to have them replaced (fear). But, would like a feel for what's normal. My PS said in a few weeks?! Just wondering?!

4 answers to What is the Recommended Time Between Removing and Replacing an Implant?

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Breast implants

If the removal of the implants was due to infection, then you should wait atleast 6 months before reimplantation
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Replacement

If the cultures are positive, then I believe 6 months is warranted, depending on the specific organism. I'm glad the forum helped!
Brian Klink, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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How long should you wait before having breast implants replaced

This depends more on how you are healing and if you had any positive cultures, but as a general rule most patients should wait 3-6 months before having a new implant replaced. Your surgeon should be sure there are no signs of infection before replacing the implant, even it takes longer than 6 months. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Typical waiting period after removal of implant is 3-6 months

Waiting 3-6 months after removal of the implant is standard, depending on the extent of the infection. I would agree with you from your pictures and be in no rush to replace your implants.
W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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