Hello Doctors - What are the pros and cons of unilateral vs bilatral explantation of breast implants when one side of the breast is fine? If I have the implant removed from the problematic breast, I may not be able to have the same size inserted again but a smaller implant, right? Right now I am seeing rippling with the same size implant (275cc after multiple surgeries on the same breast even with silicone under the muscle). Would I achieve better results if I leave it out for a year and let things heal up?
Answer: Breast implant removal (explantation) of the problematic breast implant or both: unilateral or bilateral
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Answer: Breast implant removal (explantation) of the problematic breast implant or both: unilateral or bilateral
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November 30, 2010
Answer: Fixing a deformed breast implant
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November 30, 2010
Answer: Fixing a deformed breast implant
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June 15, 2009
Answer: Breast implant rippling Dear Imadvice
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June 15, 2009
Answer: Breast implant rippling Dear Imadvice
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July 29, 2011
Answer: Implant Exchange
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July 29, 2011
Answer: Implant Exchange
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June 13, 2009
Answer: I would recommend replacing both implants Replacing both implants is probably your best bet, as you will have a better chance at achieving symmetry. In terms of the rippling, another option to help hide the rippling would be to use a product like Alloderm. Alloderm is human skin which has been treated-- what is left is a collagen matrix, and it comes in sheets of different thickness and sizes. At the time that the implants are replaced, I would suture the Alloderm in the pocket, between the implant and the skin in the area of rippling. While it does not 100% guarantee that you will not see any rippling, I think it would be your best chance.
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June 13, 2009
Answer: I would recommend replacing both implants Replacing both implants is probably your best bet, as you will have a better chance at achieving symmetry. In terms of the rippling, another option to help hide the rippling would be to use a product like Alloderm. Alloderm is human skin which has been treated-- what is left is a collagen matrix, and it comes in sheets of different thickness and sizes. At the time that the implants are replaced, I would suture the Alloderm in the pocket, between the implant and the skin in the area of rippling. While it does not 100% guarantee that you will not see any rippling, I think it would be your best chance.
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