I still have pain and a flat and inverted left nipple one month post op breast implant removal. I have been wearing a surgical compression bra placed after surgery by the Dr. and it was quite tight. it dug into my skin and caused pain but I was told by the staff I must continue to wear it for 6 weeks. the incision is below the breast crease on the left. I feel the compression is deforming my left breast. also some capsule was left in due to thinness of capsule. no capsular contraction.
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Hello and thanks for your quesitons. Sory to hear that you are going through this. Typically, only a small portion of the pectoralis major muscle is released from the rib allowing the implant to settle into place directly centered behind the nipple-areolar comples. Functionally this should no...
You are still early in your recovery from explant surgery. Your final results will not be seen for a few months. Until then I encourage you to continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and to discuss all concerns and questions so that you can feel comfortable and confident in y...
As long as you are only removing the implant shell and not the capsule the procedure is low risk to have done under local anesthesia. In order to have the capsules removed as well it is recommended that you be under general anesthesia. Best wishes with your pregnancy!
