Hi there I had my implants removed on thursday. Everything was fine and ive had no pain. They didnt remove the capsule. Im wondering when I will be able to start exercising? Thanks
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Answer: How long until I can exercise after explant?
Every PS has their own protocol as to when you can sleep on your side after explant. I generally try and have patients wait approximately a month post operatively before sleeping on side or abdomen. Best of luck to you
At three months post op you should be able to resume wearing a well fitted underwire bra as long as you have been healing without any concerns or complications. This should of course be discussed with your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been...
It is not always necessary to perform a capsulectomy when performing an explantation. If a patient has very little remaining breast tissue then the thin capsule can provide some extra shape to the breasts. If the patient has a lot of scar tissue (encapsulation) then a capsulectomy is...