I am seeking information about breast implant removal with implants under the muscle. I am concerned about my muscle not being the same. This question assumes the capsule will be removed. Some doctors are saying the muscle will heal itself back down to the chest wall. Others say you must suture it down. Then others say muscle is too fleshy to suture and could tear and bleed if flexed during healing. Please give me insight into muscle healing and what to expect during healing as well as how long.
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Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...
Thank you for your question. Typically breast lift surgeries take about 2,5 hours but you will be in the recovery room for about 30 to 45 minutes after the surgery. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature will be monitored until you are ready to come back to your room. We recommend...
The capsule is the 'scar' your body forms around your implant. This is a normal part of healing. In some cases the capsule can become tight, causing breast asymmetry, a high riding implant, or pain. This is called a capsular contracture.
A capsulotomy involves making an incision in this capsule....
