How long should I wait before moving forward with breast implants after explant was performed?

April 23, 2024
Asked By:lex.ham in Young, Arizona

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?

Answers (8)

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July 2, 2025

Answer: Delay before re-operation

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 2, 2025

Answer: Delay before re-operation

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 6, 2024

Answer: Healing

Gianfranco Frojo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 6, 2024

Answer: Healing

Gianfranco Frojo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2024

Answer: Time between procedures

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2024

Answer: Time between procedures

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 6, 2024

Answer: Waiting time

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 6, 2024

Answer: Waiting time

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2024

Answer: At least 3 to 6 months

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2024

Answer: At least 3 to 6 months

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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