Hi I had my BA about 14yrs ago and recently discovered ruptured implant. My implants are around 300-375ccs. I am thinking of just having implants removed all together. I was really barely an A cup. I do have fatigue and brain fog, not sure if removal will help with symptoms. Thanks for your feedback!
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Given the many risks of the breast implants, I would not recommend replacement—I would only recommend an explant with total capsulectomy/EN BLOC. Ideally, you want to have stopped nursing for your convenience before an explant. Explant surgery while also breastfeeding can be done safely;...
Hello, thank you for your question. It's great that you're thinking ahead and planning for your recovery after your pectoralis muscle repair following breast implant removal. You're right that muscle repairs can take a significant amount of time to heal, and the primary goal during recovery is...
The mammogram is meant to pick up breast cancer and any mass of the breast needs to be worked up at the breast center. Once breast cancer is ruled out, then one can plan on getting the proper explant. You do not want to be finding out at the time of explant that one has breast cancer. The breast...