I had PIP implants put in 10 years ago with no problems. 5 weeks ago I started to have seroma in my left breast and low grade fever. MRI and ultrasound showed no rupture. Aspirational citology tests were negative. After aspiration I started to feel a little dizzy when walking.After explantation doctor said the implant was leaking in one pinhole(he has the implant) Looks like at the aspiration they poked it.Post op I am still dizzy with a low grade fever. Before aspiration there was no dizziness.
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February 11, 2018
Answer: Low grade fever and dizziness after explantation of breast implants.
You
feel uncomfortable with the implants and want them removed. However, after the implants are removed, your
breast skin may hang. One alternative is
to have the implants ruptured. This can
be done at minimal cost under local anesthesia in the office. This will give you an idea of what you...
At times not all of the capsule can be removed. If the capsule if very thin as yours was described to be, it may be too risky to attempt further removal. There is still much we are learning about BII. There is no way to guarantee that removing all, part, or none of the capsule will impact...
For the type of explantation you describe here, general anesthesia would certainly be best for you. To remove implants and surgically treat a Grade IV capsule, general anesthesia is far safer and more comfortable for you. It should also decrease your surgical time which is another safety be...
