One of my saline breast implants has ruptured. Rather than replacing my implants, I would like to have the other one deflated also. I have read that this is a procedure that can be done by a Dr inserting a needle & removing the saline. Does anyone know approximately how much a procedure like that costs?
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Good day! The recovery with explantation is almost the same with what you experienced with breast augmentation. For the first 48 to 72 hours after the surgery, patients will feel some degree of pain and discomfort. You will be allowed to do normal activities at any time if they cause no pain o...
Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...
Thank you for the question.
Although there should be no contraindication to breast massage at this time, you may want to check with your plastic surgeon to be sure.
Best wishes.
