How bad will the drains hurt? Should I take off work longer than a week?
Answer: Breast implant removal: local anaesthesia hello ashlyn13 This is a simple procedure and requires localanesthesia, IV sedation, or (uncommonly) general anesthesia. You should visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern. #anesthesia #options
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Answer: Breast implant removal: local anaesthesia hello ashlyn13 This is a simple procedure and requires localanesthesia, IV sedation, or (uncommonly) general anesthesia. You should visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern. #anesthesia #options
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Normal I'm not sure what you mean by normal, but yes, it can be done, especially for saline implants. Some may choose to use drains to help the empty area close more quickly and minimize the risk of excess fluid filling the space. If you need the capsules removed, most surgeon would choose to do this with at least IV sedation.
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Normal I'm not sure what you mean by normal, but yes, it can be done, especially for saline implants. Some may choose to use drains to help the empty area close more quickly and minimize the risk of excess fluid filling the space. If you need the capsules removed, most surgeon would choose to do this with at least IV sedation.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: Implant removal is possible under local anesthesia but not with a capsulectomy If you are simply removing the implants and no capsule tissue, then it is very easy to do under local. If however you are having the capsule removed at the same time (which is standard of care in my practice), local would be painful for you to tolerate. Drains are usually used when the capsule is removed and not necessary when only the implants are removed. Good luck!
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May 1, 2023
Answer: Implant removal is possible under local anesthesia but not with a capsulectomy If you are simply removing the implants and no capsule tissue, then it is very easy to do under local. If however you are having the capsule removed at the same time (which is standard of care in my practice), local would be painful for you to tolerate. Drains are usually used when the capsule is removed and not necessary when only the implants are removed. Good luck!
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Implant removal If you are having the implant and capsule removed, that is normally done with general anesthesia. Drains usually are not that bothersome and are in for only a few days in most cases. A week off of work should be adequate given you do not have an occupations which requires a lot of physical activity.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Implant removal If you are having the implant and capsule removed, that is normally done with general anesthesia. Drains usually are not that bothersome and are in for only a few days in most cases. A week off of work should be adequate given you do not have an occupations which requires a lot of physical activity.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Time Your pain should be well controlled. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Time Your pain should be well controlled. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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