Is it normal to have a 400cc implant completely removed and drains placed under local anesthesia?

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

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!

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.

 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 

 If it's possible to do a procedure under local , such as removing a smooth surfaced breast implant, then it's always better. Anesthesia has risks to it that we should never treat in a carefree manner.