I've just found out that I have ruptured silicone breast implants and have silicone outside of the implant shell. I have already scheduled surgery to get them replaced but am concerned because I have a 2 flights of about 4 hours each scheduled before my surgery. Is it safe to fly with a ruptured silicone implant or should I reschedule my flights?
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There will be some effect of the implants on the tattoo, but it may not necessarily distort it. It can make the appearance more prominent. However, there is no way in which you can predict how this will progress. I do have two patients who have had a similar issue and without any distortion...
Back pain after breast augmentation is actually pretty common - but it's usually the UPPER back. And that is because the pectoral muscles (the "pecs," under which sub-muscular implants are placed) are effectively connected to the latissimus dorsi ("lats") and other...
Scarring is a natural process with several distinct stages. In the first 2 weeks the body is fighting any left over bacteria and starting to signal the building blocks and blood vessels to come to the area. During this time the scar is very weak and the skin could be split very...
