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Compression wrap after implant removal?

Typically how long is it recommend to wear ace wrap with compression bra after implant removal?

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Never

August 7th, 2016
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Years ago, we used to bind patients but there is no advantage to doing so and I have not used tight wraps fof YEARS!

Web reference: http://www.orangecountyplasticsurgery.com/procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation

Juris Bunkis, MD, FACS
August 7th, 2016

Never

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Years ago, we used to bind patients but there is no advantage to doing so and I have not used tight wraps fof YEARS!

Learn more: http://www.orangecountyplasticsurgery.com/procedures/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation

Juris Bunkis, MD, FACS

Compression

July 28th, 2016
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I would ask your PS your question and take his/her advice. Your PS will be using the wrap to prevent haematoma / seroma but it needs to be comfortable for you.

Web reference: http://www.garylross.com/breast/breast-augmentation-removal/

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
July 28th, 2016

Compression

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I would ask your PS your question and take his/her advice. Your PS will be using the wrap to prevent haematoma / seroma but it needs to be comfortable for you.

Learn more: http://www.garylross.com/breast/breast-augmentation-removal/

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS

Compression wrap after implant removal

July 21st, 2016
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how long to wear a compression wrap depends on a few things with your surgery. Sometimes, a surgeon will use a compressive wrap right after surgery to prevent hematoma, but this would only be good for a max of 48 hours. Thereafter, a compressive wrap is to try to prevent a seroma and in my experience, this is totally useless, especially if nothing is done with the capsule. Best way to avoid a seroma is to either leave a drain, or roughen up the capsule somewhat so that the slick surfaces will heal down together. 
Lily Lee, MD

Lily Lee, MD
Pasadena Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

July 21st, 2016

Compression wrap after implant removal

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how long to wear a compression wrap depends on a few things with your surgery. Sometimes, a surgeon will use a compressive wrap right after surgery to prevent hematoma, but this would only be good for a max of 48 hours. Thereafter, a compressive wrap is to try to prevent a seroma and in my experience, this is totally useless, especially if nothing is done with the capsule. Best way to avoid a seroma is to either leave a drain, or roughen up the capsule somewhat so that the slick surfaces will heal down together. 
Lily Lee, MD

Lily Lee, MD
Pasadena Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

Ace wraps after surgery

July 21st, 2016
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I don't use ace wraps at all, and in fact being a surgical snob I say ace wraps are for amateurs. Sometimes they are a good idea for patients that are more likely to bleed, I suppose. For people with strong pec muscles I often apply a strap or band to the top of the breast, which prevents a strong pec muscle from pulling upward on a the implant post-operatively. Also post-op massage not found to be successful in large peer reviewed studies. Many doctors recommend this but it's old school.
Lisa Cassileth, MD, FACS
July 21st, 2016

Ace wraps after surgery

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I don't use ace wraps at all, and in fact being a surgical snob I say ace wraps are for amateurs. Sometimes they are a good idea for patients that are more likely to bleed, I suppose. For people with strong pec muscles I often apply a strap or band to the top of the breast, which prevents a strong pec muscle from pulling upward on a the implant post-operatively. Also post-op massage not found to be successful in large peer reviewed studies. Many doctors recommend this but it's old school.
Lisa Cassileth, MD, FACS

Explantation Recovery

July 21st, 2016
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Good morning! Thank you for your question. Each person could be different. You want to make sure the swelling and possibility of fluid collection is controlled. But it's typically a fairly easy recovery. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options as each surgeon has their own protocol following this procedure. Best of luck to you!
Michael K. Obeng, MD, FACS - Account Suspended

Michael K. Obeng, MD, FACS - Account Suspended
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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July 21st, 2016

Explantation Recovery

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Good morning! Thank you for your question. Each person could be different. You want to make sure the swelling and possibility of fluid collection is controlled. But it's typically a fairly easy recovery. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options as each surgeon has their own protocol following this procedure. Best of luck to you!

Compress

July 21st, 2016
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We recommend a very compressive bra after explantation such as the DrLinderbra which will reduce incidence of seroma. We also use drains for up to a week 

Web reference: http://m.drlinder.com/breast-augmentation.php

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACS
July 21st, 2016

Compress

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We recommend a very compressive bra after explantation such as the DrLinderbra which will reduce incidence of seroma. We also use drains for up to a week 

Learn more: http://m.drlinder.com/breast-augmentation.php

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACS

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