How long will pain and discomfort last after full capsulectomy implant removal with modified lift and areola reduction?

This is not a red flag per se, but it is important that you are comfortable and confident in your surgeon and surgical plan as you prepare for your procedure. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your concerns.

Thank you for your questions. The price for this procedure will vary widely over different parts of the country. Different parts make up the cost such as facility fee, anesthesia fee and surgeon's fee to name a few. Be sure you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with which you are comfortable...

Although many changes occur in the first six weeks after surgery, your final result is not seen until 3-6 months after surgery.  Variations in swelling will occur and each patient heals differently.  Always follow your surgeon's advice for the best results.

Thank you for reaching out. There is no need to remove, it will likely be noticeable if they are leaking, otherwise it is ok to leave them in. But if you are experiencing pain, I would suggest you maybe get an ultrasound or see your doctor to find out the cause. Best of luck. Dr. Kim

Thank you for your question. The pectoralis muscles and skin will contract some after the implants are removed. The appearance of your breasts after the implants are removed depend on several factors including but not limited to implant size, duration of time implants have been in place, skin...

If your implants are ruptured insurance does not generally cover the removal cost, but some may.  You need to contact your carrier to find out about your specific policy.  A test such as an MRI may need to be done to determine if a rupture occurred.  If it did, it is recommended that the im...