Saline implants removed, and I asked to keep them. What could these particles inside the implant be? (Photo)

Thanks for your question.  Without a capsulectomy, no breast tissue is usually removed with the breast implant. With a capsulectomy, a small amount of breast tissue adjacent to the capsule may be removed.  The pocket usually collapses down in size but depending on the original breast...

Hello:Drainage fluid can vary in both color and consistency, depending on the amount of blood and other fluids accumulating in the drains.  Often, the drainage may be a brighter red and a little thicker immediately after surgery, consistent with more blood in the drainage.  Over time,...

I do think you will look better once the drains are removed, but it is unlikely you will look like your picture from ten years ago.  Many women have significant changes in their breasts with age, especially if there was a pregnancy.  I would recommend waiting at least 3-4 mo before...

For a breast implant removal surgery I recommend patients do not drive a vehicle until they are at least 4 days out from surgery. If you are still taking any narcotic pain medication you can not operate a vehicle during this time. Consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon can give you...

 With implant removal, I have been remarkably surprised how well the breast envelope snaps back after implant removal. It is variable, but most of the time the breast envelope returns back closer to its original state more than one would assume. Time will tell. I am curious as to why you...

Thank you for your question.  There are many different ways to manage a patient and their wounds after surgery.  Each surgeon has their reasons for doing certain protocols and they get the results they want which are then predictable.  In my practice I do not put patients into...