Is muscle repair and reattachment at explant, why or why not?

October 11, 2023
Asked By:mm621 in Lynnwood, Washington

seeking removal of of under muscle saline implants. x 16 years. i feel stupid for not having realized that my muscle had been cut/released from my ribs during the implant initial operation. it sounds so obvious now. i'm told it needs to be reattached anda big reason for the high total cost. what do you understand about muscle repair? is it needed? how does reattachment promote health and function over the long term? A)explant only under local v B) explant +muscle repair under general. why

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October 24, 2023

Answer: Removal

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October 24, 2023

Answer: Removal

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October 23, 2023

Answer: Repair and re-attachment of pectoralis muscle

October 23, 2023

Answer: Repair and re-attachment of pectoralis muscle

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