Breast Explantation While Pregnant?

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Can a breast explantation surgery be safely performed while pregnant? I have subglandular saline. I've heard its an easy procedure, and can even be done under "twilight" anesthesia.

David L. Mobley, MD, FACS · Answer

While performing any surgery on a pregnant patient involves some risks because of the medications used during surgery you do have the option of having the implants deflated.  This procedure can be performed very safely even during pregnancy under local anesthesia.  It serves to reduce the size of the breasts which are naturally much larger during pregnancy and breast feeding.   

	The deflated implant can then be removed and possibly replaced as needed a few months after pregnancy.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	Although you do not mention any urgency of the need for implant removal,   I do not recommend having any type of non-urgent surgery while pregnant. There is no reason to expose yourself or an embryo to any unnecessary risk.

	Best wishes.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

A pregnant woman should not undergo any non-essential surgery, particularly involving sedation.  I will not perform any surgery on a patient in the first trimester involving epinephrine without written consent from the obstetrician.  There is no acute medical indication to perform a cosmetic procedure during a pregnancy and no reason to expose you and your unborn child to an potential complications.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

This can be done under local with minimal discomfort.We always try to keep the drugs to a minimum.This would be a decision made between you,your ob doctor and your plastic surgeon.

David Bogue, MD · Answer

Breast implant removal under elective circumstances should be performed when you are NOT pregnant. There is no reason to expose your baby to any possible anesthetic risk.

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Answer: Removing implants while pregnant

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Breast Explantation While Pregnant?

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Answer: Removing implants while pregnant

Answer: Removing implants while pregnant

Answer: Wait until after pregnancy.

Answer: Wait until after pregnancy.

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