I am 45 being diagnosed with MS. I have lesions in brain and swine and symptoms including numb hand, stiff legs and urgency incontinence. With hindsight I believe my symptoms started prior to BA. I am however concerned that having implants may exacerbate my autoimmune response. My surgeon removed a lot of my natural tissue so I anticipate an especially deflated/concave outcome if I do explant, but if removing them could help I will. Scared and grateful for any advice.
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Thank you for your question. The sooner you remove your implants, the better chance for a natural appearance again. Your age, size of the implants, and helath all play a role in recovery. Usually younger patients retract better than older people due to the elasticity factor. As for anesthesia, I...
Hello, thank you for your question. Given your age and the smaller size of the implants that were inserted, it is likely that your skin will retract relatively well after explant. From my experience, this is generally what occurs, but everyone's results may be different.
Hello dear. After 20 years, it seems that implants have been an option for you, but loss of sensation and pain are signs that should be taken into account. As for your question about the right time to withdraw them, there are several factors to consider. As we age, the skin loses elasticity,...