I have no issues with my implants and have only had them for roughly 4 months. I just don't like how they feel in my body. I was advised explant under local with no capsule removal or muscle repair. Is this standard? What happens to my capsule? Will it cause my breasts to scar oddly?
June 5, 2022
Answer: I was advised explant under local with no capsule removal or muscle repair - is this standard? Hello @Feelinglost16 thank you for your question. It is not safe, since local anesthesia has peaks that can generate inconveniences in very high doses. The most important thing is always the patient's safety. Carry out an adequate surgical plan in order not to have to deal with bad results derived from a bad practice. Is important in a breast explant to not only to completely remove the capsule but also to reconstruct the tissue. It is best to consult one or more board certified plastic surgeons to get more information and options tailored specifically to your situation. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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June 5, 2022
Answer: I was advised explant under local with no capsule removal or muscle repair - is this standard? Hello @Feelinglost16 thank you for your question. It is not safe, since local anesthesia has peaks that can generate inconveniences in very high doses. The most important thing is always the patient's safety. Carry out an adequate surgical plan in order not to have to deal with bad results derived from a bad practice. Is important in a breast explant to not only to completely remove the capsule but also to reconstruct the tissue. It is best to consult one or more board certified plastic surgeons to get more information and options tailored specifically to your situation. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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June 3, 2022
Answer: Implant removal Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs, told us your bra size or your implant size. If your implants are large, you may have stretched your skin and the skin may sag after removal. However, it is possible to removal implants under local. The capsules usually do not need to be removed and usually resolve by themselves. If the muscle was cut during initial augmentation then the muscle cannot be repaired because it has retracted. Most patients will need a breast lift after implant removal.
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June 3, 2022
Answer: Implant removal Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs, told us your bra size or your implant size. If your implants are large, you may have stretched your skin and the skin may sag after removal. However, it is possible to removal implants under local. The capsules usually do not need to be removed and usually resolve by themselves. If the muscle was cut during initial augmentation then the muscle cannot be repaired because it has retracted. Most patients will need a breast lift after implant removal.
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