I consulted with a plastic surgeon who told me that, to minimize capsular contracture risks, I will have to take antibiotics EACH time I go to the dentist for as long as I have breast implants. I did some research on some of the reasoning, and frankly if this is necessary, I feel like implants is a chronic disease that must be managed. Do other surgeons agree or is this over the top?
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Thanks for your question. You may have a capsular contracture, but it is difficult to tell based on photos. I recommend you schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon, or with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area, for a complete evaluation. You can then decide on how best to...
Some women naturally have breasts that are separated by larger gaps than others. You have what we would call congenital symmastia, but it is not a terrible care. This simply means that either your skin over top of your sternum is not quite as adherent as some patient's or that the breast tissue...
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Every surgeon is different when it comes to post-operative care, so it is important to ask these questions. It is certainly reasonable to undergo a cosmetic procedure without the use of opioids if you are concerned. With my patients, I use a long-acting nerve block...
