Six months after surgery my dr. said I had Bilateral CC. They do not hurt me anymore, but I just am uncomfortable with the size and want them out. I’m about to start a job as a nurse that will require me on occasion to lift objects possibly greater than 5-10 lbs. I want Hto get pregnant in about a year. Would it be worth it to get them removed before? Also, would I HAVE to have a capsulectomy? What’s the recovery time like? Also, will this affect BF at all with children?
October 23, 2017
Answer: Timing of breast surgery. OUltimately, timing for this type of surgery will be a very personal decision. On the one hand, there is no urgency to have the procedure performed, especially given that you are no longer in pain. Waiting until you have completed pregnancies will potentially minimize the number of breast operations you undergo (for example, it is possible that you may choose to have an operation such as breast augmentation or lifting done after completion of pregnancies, depending on how your breasts change with pregnancies). Given your history, I would recommend a capsulectomy when you undergo breast implant removal surgery. Most patients are able to breast-feed after this type of surgery. Best wishes.
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Timing of breast surgery. OUltimately, timing for this type of surgery will be a very personal decision. On the one hand, there is no urgency to have the procedure performed, especially given that you are no longer in pain. Waiting until you have completed pregnancies will potentially minimize the number of breast operations you undergo (for example, it is possible that you may choose to have an operation such as breast augmentation or lifting done after completion of pregnancies, depending on how your breasts change with pregnancies). Given your history, I would recommend a capsulectomy when you undergo breast implant removal surgery. Most patients are able to breast-feed after this type of surgery. Best wishes.
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November 10, 2017
Answer: Breast Implant removal Thank you for your question and post. Generally, if the implants are not causing you any problems, then you can keep them. And this is also a personal decision about whether you want to have them or not. When the implants are removed, the capsule is removed as well. If the scar/ early capsule is very thin and immature, not thickened, not causing pain, not contracted or causing other problems, it does not have to be completely removed with the implants (en bloc) as this may cause unnecessary bleeding, pain and muscle/tissue trauma damage and injury to the breasts/chest. Be sure to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you in person and take time to answer any and all questions you may have.
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November 10, 2017
Answer: Breast Implant removal Thank you for your question and post. Generally, if the implants are not causing you any problems, then you can keep them. And this is also a personal decision about whether you want to have them or not. When the implants are removed, the capsule is removed as well. If the scar/ early capsule is very thin and immature, not thickened, not causing pain, not contracted or causing other problems, it does not have to be completely removed with the implants (en bloc) as this may cause unnecessary bleeding, pain and muscle/tissue trauma damage and injury to the breasts/chest. Be sure to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you in person and take time to answer any and all questions you may have.
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