I want to get my implants explanted and I have lost my implant card.

hello ashleyngrimmett You can have your explant done anytime you like, there is no need to have your implant card. #implant #explant

It is not necessary to have the implant information in order to have the implants removed.  If you would like to have this information prior to surgery for other reasons you can contact the manufacturer.  The surgeon may have registered the implants with the manufacturer after surgery.

Implants can be safely removed whether or not you know which implant is in place.
Knowing the implant size is helpful to you and your surgeon if you are replacing the implant.
All the best to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Thanks for yotoo mucjur question. You don’t need to worry about the details of your implant. This is always helpful information if you can get it but most experienced plastic surgeons have other techniques including measurements and 3-D imaging to help gauge the size of the implants you have. In the case of implant removal alone, the details make little difference.  If you are considering a lift of the remaining breast tissue after removal or you want to put smaller implants back in, thisbinformation is helpful. It not absolutely necessary.  See an experienced plastic surgeon to put your mind at ease.

If you are just having an explantation then it doesn't really matter. If you are having an exchange you can probably contact the implant company and they  may have your information on file.

The breast implant manufacturer may or may not be able to help you with the information that you have.  Fortunately,  the outcome of your service should not be influenced by the exact breast implant type/volume/profile that you have in place. Some general thoughts regarding breast implant removal surgery may be helpful to you:Generally speaking, what your breasts will look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation).
Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed.
 Patience is definitely indicated after removal of breast implants; it will take many months/year for the skin to “bounce back” and for you to see the final appearance of the breasts. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

In most cases, you do not need your implant card for implant removal. It would help to know if the implants are saline or silicone gel but they can still be removed without knowing. You can also call Mentor and see if they have a record on you.