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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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
Generally yes, assuming you have otherwise healed (ie, that the incisions are closed, healing well, you have no fever, chills, sweats, etc).You should of course check with your own PS to be sure but I would say yes.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100@RealSelf
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...