I got breast aug 3 weeks ago and want to explant at one month? How long will it take me to get back to normal with no pain...is recovery easier since it was done over the muscle
January 28, 2015
Answer: Is breast implant removal recovery easier when it's over the muscle vs. under the muscle? Whether or not your implants are above or below the muscle will have little difference on your recovery. If the implants are simply removed without any type of capsule work you will be back to most normal day-to-day activities within 2-3 days. Return to full and unrestricted upper body movement will very likely be achieved within 7-10 days. If there is any need to modify the capsule which has developed around your implants then your recovery will be somewhat longer.
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Is breast implant removal recovery easier when it's over the muscle vs. under the muscle? Whether or not your implants are above or below the muscle will have little difference on your recovery. If the implants are simply removed without any type of capsule work you will be back to most normal day-to-day activities within 2-3 days. Return to full and unrestricted upper body movement will very likely be achieved within 7-10 days. If there is any need to modify the capsule which has developed around your implants then your recovery will be somewhat longer.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Recovery from breast implant removal In general, the answer to your question is no difference for a simple removal of implants that are above or below the muscle. The recovery issues for above or below the muscle are for creating the pocket to put the implant in and are very short term -- mostly in the first week. Removal of an implant without anything done to the capsule would be no different for either approach. In the absence of obvious infection, I would not agree to an implant removal in the first three months after an augmentation procedure and have never had a patient request it. Even changes in implants for a different size (not a revision) require waiting a full three months and often more. It is possible you have something going on that will not be relieved by a simple implant removal.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Recovery from breast implant removal In general, the answer to your question is no difference for a simple removal of implants that are above or below the muscle. The recovery issues for above or below the muscle are for creating the pocket to put the implant in and are very short term -- mostly in the first week. Removal of an implant without anything done to the capsule would be no different for either approach. In the absence of obvious infection, I would not agree to an implant removal in the first three months after an augmentation procedure and have never had a patient request it. Even changes in implants for a different size (not a revision) require waiting a full three months and often more. It is possible you have something going on that will not be relieved by a simple implant removal.
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