Can I have my implants removed while on warfarin?

Thank you for your question and photos! We regularly remove breast implants with en bloc capsulectomy, transfer fat and lift breasts at the same time as well as individually. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified...

I usually do not recommend 2nd stage mastopexy. The mastopexy can be done at the same time as the implant removal, if necessary. Nipple retraction should not occur. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello, Thank you for your enquiry. Your photos are very helpful. There is indeed synmastia. You mentioned that you always had it. If that was before your implant surgery, then it will stay after removal as well. If you noticed it following your surgery, it can improve after implant removal. This...

Dear Josie41156, it is hard to tell without an examination. Antibiotics and local treatment can cure the infection and prevent it from spreading but it can also spread to implant pocket which might require removal. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Daniel...

If you have neck, back and shoulder pain now and plan to get pregnant then the pain will get worse. The best option at this time would probably be explantation and lift. If your implants are totally submuscular then you can use a circumareola approach to remove the implants and lift the...

Dear strawberry_cherry, I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less...