Implants done 10 years ago. 1 breast was dropping & softer so I went to my BA Dr and got an MRI. It has ruptured and is incapsule. It will be removed and I want to replace both with a size smaller(480cc now). Since I have to go away first week of March, and my Dr is away all of April I will going in for surgery May 10.I asked the Dr how soon should the ruptured one be remove, he said since it's all within the capsule anywhere from a month to year. Is it fine to leave for this amount of time?
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February 13, 2017
Answer: How long is it fine to leave a ruptured silicone gel implant in when it is encapsulated?
Good afternoon,as others have said, the general rule of thumb is two weeks. That said, be careful about straining your body when you do return so you can fully recover without doing any damage to the newly augmented breasts. Should be back to top form in four to six weeks.
Hello,Thank you for your question. Yes, some discomfort and muscle weakness can be present at 4 weeks post op. I allow my patients to begin resuming upper body workouts and strenuous activity with the arms at 6 weeks post op. Initially I advise them to start light and work their way up to more...
Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. Based on the pictures, you do appear to have some malposition/bottoming out of the implants. I recommend that you be seen in person so that your Plastic Surgeon can assess and talk about options.
