Breast Implant Removal: Q&A
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Sports Bra Necessary Following Explant?
I had an explant 1 week ago with removal of the implants not the capsule. They had been in place for 2 years. I had a previous lift and was fortunate that I did not need another one. I feel good and have only a small incision utilizing the previous scar. Is it necessary to wear a tight sports bra for a period of time? If so, what is the reason for this. Thanks!
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bow
in Washington DC
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Do you need a bra after having a breast implant removed
If you had your breast implants removed (but not the capsules), you don't necessarily need to wear a tight bra. Sometimes a bra is helpful temporarily for compression after breast explantation if a capsulectomy is performed at the same time. If you do wear a bra, usually this is done for a few weeks only.
Consult your plastic surgeon for specifics regarding your case.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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Bra and explantation
The post-operative care following explanatation is very surgeon dependent. You shoudl contact your sugeon and see what he likes his pateints to do. Personally I do no think it matters one way or the other.
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Surgical Bra
Every reputable, board certified plastic surgeon has post-operative protocol for their patients. Contact your surgeon for follow-up.
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What to wear after breast surgery
It all depends on how you're healing and upon your doctor's recommendations. I snug sports bra is probably not a bad idea to help prevent any fluid collections from building up.
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SPORTS BRA AFTER EXPLANT IS SURGEON DEPENDENT
Follow the explanations of your surgeon. Your plastic surgeon will be the best person for advice and explanations. Don't hesitate to contact your surgeon.
I don't think it matters much. It is primarily for your comfort.
Dr. Carlos Cordoba
MDCM, CSPQ, FRCS, FACS
Plastic & Esthetic Surgeon
4055 Ste-Catherine O. Suite 100
Montreal, QC. Canada H3Z 3J8
514-932-7667
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Compression is the key to prevent "empty bag syndrome".
When taking out an implant and it's associated capsule, raw surfaces are created within the breast. It is key, of great importance, to compress the breast during the first week or two so as to encourage connections to form. This ensures the highest, most lifted result and prevents "empty bag syndrome".
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Is a sports bra necessary after breast implant removal?
After breast implant removal, or explantation, a gentle compression garment or compression dressing may helpful to provide support to your breast tissues and to reduce the possibility of fluid accumulation or seroma formation in the empty breast implant pocket.
So whether it is a sports bra, or simply an ace bandage that your plastic surgeon's recommends. it probably doesn't' matter that much as either will achieve the purposes outlined above.
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Breast Implant Explantation
Follow the instructions of your surgeon. they know what was done and will give you a better advise and explanations.
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