I have 11yr old under the muscle 390cc textured saline implants. I am planning on removal (without lift) in the next 6mo. I'm wondering if implant deflation a few weeks prior to removal would allow the surgeon to make a smaller incision (I would like to minimize the incision/scar as much as possible). Also, would the implant deflation assist in making the capsule shrink & possibly easier for the surgeon to remove? Thank you!
July 31, 2017
Answer: Does implant deflation prior to removal allow for smaller incision? Saline implants can be removed through a small incision at the time of surgery. Keeping the implant inflated until the time of surgery will help make the procedure easier to perform. If there is sign of a capsular contracture (thickened tissue around the implant), then larger incisions are used to remove the implant and the surrounding capsule.
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July 31, 2017
Answer: Does implant deflation prior to removal allow for smaller incision? Saline implants can be removed through a small incision at the time of surgery. Keeping the implant inflated until the time of surgery will help make the procedure easier to perform. If there is sign of a capsular contracture (thickened tissue around the implant), then larger incisions are used to remove the implant and the surrounding capsule.
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July 31, 2017
Answer: Saline Breast Implant Removal Removal of saline breast implants usually requires a smaller incision, especially if it is done via the inframammary fold (the crease under the breasts). Deflating the implants prior to removal will make them harder to find, and removal more difficult. This may result in opposite of your desired goal of reducing the incision size. Your surgeon will likely deflate them in the operating room, to minimize the size of the incision needed.
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July 31, 2017
Answer: Saline Breast Implant Removal Removal of saline breast implants usually requires a smaller incision, especially if it is done via the inframammary fold (the crease under the breasts). Deflating the implants prior to removal will make them harder to find, and removal more difficult. This may result in opposite of your desired goal of reducing the incision size. Your surgeon will likely deflate them in the operating room, to minimize the size of the incision needed.
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