I’ve had silicone implants in for 10years now so I know I’m due for a revision anyway. But lately I feel some pain and hardness in the right breast. I’m pretty sure it’s ruptured. The problem is, I’m still nursing my toddler. How long do I need to wait after stopping nursing before I can get either an explant or a revision? I haven’t decided which one I want yet.
Answer: Rupture and Breast Feeding Hello,You should consider confirming that you have a rupture via either an ultrasound (least invasive) or an MRI (most specific to detect ruptures) and that may help guide your decision about timing. I typically wait a minimum of 6 weeks after breastfeeding to explant depending on severity of pain/symptoms otherwise 3 months is ideal to allow the breast tissue to settle. This should be considered as often a lift is required with the explant.Hope this helps!Dr Dev
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Answer: Rupture and Breast Feeding Hello,You should consider confirming that you have a rupture via either an ultrasound (least invasive) or an MRI (most specific to detect ruptures) and that may help guide your decision about timing. I typically wait a minimum of 6 weeks after breastfeeding to explant depending on severity of pain/symptoms otherwise 3 months is ideal to allow the breast tissue to settle. This should be considered as often a lift is required with the explant.Hope this helps!Dr Dev
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Answer: It is recommended to get them removed as soon as possible to avoid any complications Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.
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Answer: It is recommended to get them removed as soon as possible to avoid any complications Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.
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September 3, 2024
Answer: Breast feeding and explant surgery 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; however, breastfeeding stopped prior to explant provides the most convenience for the patient. If you want, the best test is MRI without contrast to look for a silicone rupture.
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September 3, 2024
Answer: Breast feeding and explant surgery 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; however, breastfeeding stopped prior to explant provides the most convenience for the patient. If you want, the best test is MRI without contrast to look for a silicone rupture.
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February 22, 2023
Answer: Revision With hardness, you may have a capsule instead of a rupture. You can get an ultrasound at any time to check your implant. Ideally, you will wait 6 months after stopping breast feeding before doing elective breast implant surgery.
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February 22, 2023
Answer: Revision With hardness, you may have a capsule instead of a rupture. You can get an ultrasound at any time to check your implant. Ideally, you will wait 6 months after stopping breast feeding before doing elective breast implant surgery.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: Breast surgery after nursing Typically you will want to wait 6 months after you have finished nursing before having breast surgery. This will give time for the breasts to return to a baseline state. The added advantage is this may help you determine if you simply want removal or if you are interested in a revision.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: Breast surgery after nursing Typically you will want to wait 6 months after you have finished nursing before having breast surgery. This will give time for the breasts to return to a baseline state. The added advantage is this may help you determine if you simply want removal or if you are interested in a revision.
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