I had 375cc saline breast implants for 7 years, removed in my early 30s and was quite happy. Convinced myself at 41 that silicone would be different...so 2 years ago I got 330cc silicone implants and a donut mastopexy. I want the implants removed (again!) but wonder if having had a donut mastopexy will complicate the end result in any way I should be aware of? Thanks!
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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...
Hello @Justhavefaith, thank you for your question! In my opinion the ideal approach to remove the capsules, all of them (total capsulectomy) during the explantation procedure since it is not known what can be found in the tissue. Afterward, it would be necessary to carry out a preventive biopsy...
Getting only the implant shells removed under local anesthesia is a safe option as long as you have clearance from your OB/GYN. Best wishes with your pregnancy.
