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Removal of 40yr Old Ruptured Silicone Imp for 80 Year Old-nobreast Tissue Left from Fibroc
I had most of breast tissue removed in 1970 from fibrocystic breast disease -at that time everything was yanked -had silicone implants - over time they calcified but no problems - last year I had a really rough mammogram and the left one ruptured - painful with huge hard knots - I am 80 years old and don't require replacements at my age - my internal med doc said they must come out and I am scheduled for a ultra sound at breast clinic next week complications have me worried -I am 80 yrs betty d
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tyler4590
in tyler,tx
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80 year old with implants
You and your internist are correct, they should be removed. They likely will have scar that needs removal and your plastic surgeon will need drains. A frank conversation about the outcome should be had. Best wishes
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Removing Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants
Given that you mention that it is painful with hard, huge knots, the simplest thing to do is to remove the implants as well as the capsule. You must be medically cleared for surgery of course, and although age becomes a risk factor, for otherwise healthy patients undergoing breast implant removal, age is not in and of itself a contraindication to having surgery.
Hope that helps and good luck!
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What is involved in Removing ? leaking Silicone Breast Implants in an 80 year old woman
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I had most of breast tissue removed in 1970 from fibrocystic breast disease -at that time everything was yanked -had silicone implants - over time they calcified but no problems - last year I had a really rough mammogram and the left one ruptured - painful with huge hard knots - I am 80 years old and don't require replacements at my age - my internal med doc said they must...
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Removal of 40 year old ruptured breast implants.
At the age of 80 it is not clear that these implants must come out. Are they causing a problem such as pain, granulomas or any other medical problem. A patient is not likely to die because ruptured implants are in the breast pockets but they may have problems with the surgery and anesthesia.
You need to speak with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding the need to have these implants removed and how that would be in your best interest.
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Removal of Ruptured Breast Implants
Thank you for the question.
Removal of the breast implants will be in your best interest. A full medical workup prior to the procedure is indicated. You will find that the procedure and recovery should be relatively straightforward.
Best wishes.
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Removing breast implants
Implant removal is routinely done and is a safe procedure. After the surgery, you may need a lift to restore the shape to the breasts.
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Breast implant removal after 40 years
The breast implants can be removed, though as you are older than most, medical clearance and coordination with you family doctor is essential. The implants are most certainly ruptured and the capsule will have to be removed for the breast as well. Actually replacement poses little increase risk, and we have had several patients in the 80's have a modest implant placed so clothing fits. Nothing says you can't have an implant back.
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Removal of rupture silicone breast implant
The procedure for removing your implant(s) is actually pretty straightforward; the only increased risk is your age. My recommendation is to undergo full medical clearance before moving forward to make sure that these risks are understood and any increase managed before your surgery.
I hope that helps!
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Breast implant rupture and removal response
Clearly your age makes slight difference in the overall risks of anesthesia and this should be fully evaluated pre-operatively.Removal of the implant is relatively easy but any involved breast tissue should be removed as well.
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Ruptured breast implant removal
If your breast ultrasound shows that your implant has ruptured and silicone is outside the capsule, then you are better off removing the implants and capsules. If the implant is ruptured but not outside the capsule, then it is not that urgent to remove the implants. Since you are experiencing pain, you may be better off with implant and capsule removal.
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