I am planning to explant textured under the muscle for back / neck pain reasons and not wanting ALCL. Would it make sense to just remove implants first then capsules later? I have a 4 month old at home and would have to hire help to care for her during recovery if I went ahead and did the whole procedure at once. My understanding is that removing the implants is very easy and recovery is as well vs a complete explant with enbloc?
Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. Yes, it will be smaller and possibly sag. Result varies between patients and it will largely depend upon their age, duration and size of the implant, or previous state of their breasts like existing anatomy, deformity, previous surgeries, underlying personal and family medical conditions, nicotine use, pregnancy and other factors. That's why it is suggested to wait for explantation results to show before deciding for a lift, but yes, you may also do the lift with the explantation to save time and money. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon about this and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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Answer: Breast Implant Removal Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. Yes, it will be smaller and possibly sag. Result varies between patients and it will largely depend upon their age, duration and size of the implant, or previous state of their breasts like existing anatomy, deformity, previous surgeries, underlying personal and family medical conditions, nicotine use, pregnancy and other factors. That's why it is suggested to wait for explantation results to show before deciding for a lift, but yes, you may also do the lift with the explantation to save time and money. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon about this and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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October 22, 2018
Answer: En bloc implant removal If you want both the capsule and implants removed, I would recommend having them at the same time. Recovery for the en bloc is typically a week. It does depend on whether your implants are placed in the submuscular position. This can be a little more uncomfortable during the initial recovery. As well, it depends if any muscle is sutured at the time of the en bloc. All of these questions can be addressed during your consultation with a plastic surgeon. Good luck with your surgery.Dr. E Wright
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October 22, 2018
Answer: En bloc implant removal If you want both the capsule and implants removed, I would recommend having them at the same time. Recovery for the en bloc is typically a week. It does depend on whether your implants are placed in the submuscular position. This can be a little more uncomfortable during the initial recovery. As well, it depends if any muscle is sutured at the time of the en bloc. All of these questions can be addressed during your consultation with a plastic surgeon. Good luck with your surgery.Dr. E Wright
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Explantation I would remove implants and capsules at the same time. Recovery should not be bad, and no sense in doing it twice.good luck,Greg Sexton, M.D.Columbia, S.C.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Explantation I would remove implants and capsules at the same time. Recovery should not be bad, and no sense in doing it twice.good luck,Greg Sexton, M.D.Columbia, S.C.
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October 17, 2018
Answer: Explant and The Bellesoma Lift
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October 17, 2018
Answer: Explant and The Bellesoma Lift
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October 17, 2018
Answer: Implant removal Dear vinyasabutterfly,recovery process is not that much different after implants removal and implants + capsules removal. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 17, 2018
Answer: Implant removal Dear vinyasabutterfly,recovery process is not that much different after implants removal and implants + capsules removal. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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