Will removing breast implants reverse autoimmune disorders caused by the implants?

Thank you for your inquiry! Are you have concerns with your breasts? This could change the answer. We would love to sit down with you and review your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your goals.

Leaving a capsule behind is preferred if it is thin and pliable. If there are calcific components, or silicone granulomatous material, or if the capsule is deforming the breast tissue, then removal of the capsule may be warranted. Removing a capsule unnecessarily could result in bleeding and...

Typically, patients are able to return to their daily routines or workplace schedules after a week; however, your board certified plastic surgeon will recommend that you avoid heavy lifting of weight, unnecessary stretching, bending, and aggressive physical activities for at least a month. Get...

Some supplements can support your body's ability to heal and increase your immune system strength, but others will have the opposite affect. Your board certified plastic surgeon will provide you with a list of medications and supplements to avoid prior to and after surgery. Explain your...

If you have previously had the pectoralis major muscle cut then it cannot be reattached. It retracts or atrophies over the time period that the implants were placed. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi @hbarnett13, thank you for your question. My preference is to combine breast implant removal with immediate repositioning of the breast tissue to address the projection of the upper pole and medial areas using the BRALAN Technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation) as the...