Can I have silicone implants placed under the muscle through the armpit removed with local anesthesia?

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Can I have silicone implants placed under the muscle through the armpit removed with local anesthesia? I have had them for 4 years and I just want them out. The surgeon that placed them is board certified and very experienced. Thanks for any information you can give me!

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Yes! 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), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Removing silicone implants under local anesthesia is appropriate only in the simplest case of pure removal.  I always have an anesthesiologist available.  If your PS thinks that a capsulectomy is needed to remove your four year old implants, you will need general anesthesia.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mcskill,it is unlikely that your implants can be removed under local anesthesia using armpit incision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

In very limited circumstances should implants be removed under local anesthesia.  If it is recommended to have your capsules removed as well general anesthesia will be needed.  If you have a relationship with the surgeon who performed your augmentation you may want to consult with him/her.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.It is difficult to evaluate the options without seeing photos,
it is imposible do this procedure with local anesthesia.
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a goodevaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you...

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