I got implants 3 years ago (295mf anatomical, textured). I didn't have any problem so far (my breast are soft), i just decided to take them out. Surgeon want to do total capsulectomy. I wonder: how much pain is going to be and how much is the recovery time, will i be able to return to work after 14 days and how my breasts will look after that (i am afraid for deformations) - my surgeon told me, that he didn't have a lot cases like this (usually girls want to replace implants with new).THANKS!
February 5, 2019
Answer: Implant removal Dear jeur1,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but you should be able to return to work within your planned time frame. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 5, 2019
Answer: Implant removal Dear jeur1,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but you should be able to return to work within your planned time frame. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 4, 2019
Answer: What can I expect after capsulectomy (look, recovery)? Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, what your breasts will look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation). Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed. The good news: breast implant removal surgery is a very well-tolerated procedure with minimal discomfort, compared to first-time breast augmentation surgery. Patience is definitely indicated after removal of breast implants; it will take many months/year for the skin to “bounce back” and for you to see the final appearance of the breasts. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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February 4, 2019
Answer: What can I expect after capsulectomy (look, recovery)? Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, what your breasts will look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with redundant skin), and the amount of breast tissue present at this time (which may have changed since the time of your breast augmentation). Life experience since your breast augmentation procedure, such as pregnancy or weight gain weight loss, will potentially influence the factors discussed above. If you take these factors into consideration and apply them to your specific circumstances you may get a good idea of what to expect after the implants are removed. The good news: breast implant removal surgery is a very well-tolerated procedure with minimal discomfort, compared to first-time breast augmentation surgery. Patience is definitely indicated after removal of breast implants; it will take many months/year for the skin to “bounce back” and for you to see the final appearance of the breasts. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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