I had to have my implant removed do to an infection in the arm pit incesion (infection did not spread to implant or pocket they removed it for safety - how long must i wait to have new implants placed back in (this time under the breast crest)
November 4, 2011
Answer: Breast Implant Replacement?
Thank you for the question.
I'm sorry to hear about your complication.
Replacement of your breast implants will require judgment by your plastic surgeon. If the breast implant and or pocket were absolutely not involved with an infection that we augmentation can be done relatively soon. If, however there was any involvement of the breast implant and or breast implant pocket I would wait at least 6 months ( and closer to one year if possible) prior to re-augmentation.
Again, there are no absolute rules in this situation. Your surgeon will need to make a judgment call based on the findings observed at the breast implant removal operation.
In general, it would behoove you to be as patient as possible.
I hope this helps.
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November 4, 2011
Answer: Breast Implant Replacement?
Thank you for the question.
I'm sorry to hear about your complication.
Replacement of your breast implants will require judgment by your plastic surgeon. If the breast implant and or pocket were absolutely not involved with an infection that we augmentation can be done relatively soon. If, however there was any involvement of the breast implant and or breast implant pocket I would wait at least 6 months ( and closer to one year if possible) prior to re-augmentation.
Again, there are no absolute rules in this situation. Your surgeon will need to make a judgment call based on the findings observed at the breast implant removal operation.
In general, it would behoove you to be as patient as possible.
I hope this helps.
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November 3, 2011
Answer: Implant removal for infection
If the infection involved the implant I would have a higher degree of concern. I would wait at least 3 months after the infection was completely resolved.
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November 3, 2011
Answer: Implant removal for infection
If the infection involved the implant I would have a higher degree of concern. I would wait at least 3 months after the infection was completely resolved.
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