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?
Answer: When to have implants removed You do not need to wait until you are finished having children to have your implants removed. The removal should not interfere with your ability to breast feed. You will likely need to have the capsules removed, but an examination is needed to give a more definitive opinion. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation and to learn more.
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Answer: When to have implants removed You do not need to wait until you are finished having children to have your implants removed. The removal should not interfere with your ability to breast feed. You will likely need to have the capsules removed, but an examination is needed to give a more definitive opinion. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation and to learn more.
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Answer: Breast implant removal hello acarter13 This surgery is not known to interfere with pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, your breast skin may stretch and undermine the results of surgery. You may have more difficulty breastfeeding after this operation. #recovery #capsulectomy
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Answer: Breast implant removal hello acarter13 This surgery is not known to interfere with pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, your breast skin may stretch and undermine the results of surgery. You may have more difficulty breastfeeding after this operation. #recovery #capsulectomy
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Removal of implants, before or after pregnancy If you are uncomfortable with the size now, you may be better off having the implants removed now. The breasts will grow during pregnancy, and this will stretch your skin and increase your breast size even more, so if you are uncomfortable now, imagine being larger, heavier, and more stretched. Also, capsular contracture when left untreated tends to get worse over time, and the breasts can develop more hardening, breast distortion, and even pain. You do not have to get the entire capsule removed, though typically part of it is removed if you have some degree of contracture. Implant removal without capsulectomy would not be expected to negatively impact breastfeeding ability, though if there is aggressive capsulectomy and breast tissue is also removed, there is a greater chance of affecting it. The bottom line is any breast surgery can theoretically affect breastfeeding ability. The recovery from implant removal is typically much easier than for implant placement, though often drains are placed that stay in 3-5 days on average.
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Removal of implants, before or after pregnancy If you are uncomfortable with the size now, you may be better off having the implants removed now. The breasts will grow during pregnancy, and this will stretch your skin and increase your breast size even more, so if you are uncomfortable now, imagine being larger, heavier, and more stretched. Also, capsular contracture when left untreated tends to get worse over time, and the breasts can develop more hardening, breast distortion, and even pain. You do not have to get the entire capsule removed, though typically part of it is removed if you have some degree of contracture. Implant removal without capsulectomy would not be expected to negatively impact breastfeeding ability, though if there is aggressive capsulectomy and breast tissue is also removed, there is a greater chance of affecting it. The bottom line is any breast surgery can theoretically affect breastfeeding ability. The recovery from implant removal is typically much easier than for implant placement, though often drains are placed that stay in 3-5 days on average.
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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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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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