After numerous complications (contracture, late seroma, recalled textured implants) and two sets of implants, I had an explant with small fat transfer due to chronic pain after my last set of implants, I also found a more experienced doctor. The pain I’ve had is already almost entirely gone after three weeks post op. This makes me think maybe with a new surgeon I could try implants again with better luck. How long do I need to heal from this procedure before getting new implants?
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MRI is the gold standard for implant surveillance. Manufacturers recommendation is for initial imaging at 5 years post op and then every 2-3 years after.
With regards to your specific question, I would recommend beginning with an in-person evaluation by your surgeon. This will allow them to...
Fat transfer, while an option, is a less reliable means to deliver volume for augmentation. It is much more effective as a compliment rather than a substitute/replacement for an implant.
The unpredictable nature of fat grafting is the limiting factor. The degree of fat graft take and subsequent...
Yes once you are healed from your implant removal surgery you can consider future breast augmentation. There is no way to determine if you will experience nerve pain again. However if you do you can elect to have the implants removed.
