I had my implants done in 2017 when I was young & just wanted to look great. Now that I'm older and more aware of the risks, I am absolutely terrified to have another surgery. It's the anesthesia that's bothering me, I'm afraid of going under. Is it possible to do an explant with local anesthesia or does it have to be general anesthesia?
July 27, 2024
Answer: Explant Dear brantford23,
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July 27, 2024
Answer: Explant Dear brantford23,
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July 3, 2024
Answer: An explantation is possible under local anesthesia. The ideal conditions to be met, for an explantation under local anesthesia are: relatively thin tissues, acceptance of an inframammary incision, no capsular contracture and smooth implants as opposed to textured implants. If your tissues are thin, it is simply easier to gain access to the capsule where your implant is. An inframmary incision is also very close to the bottom of the implant and makes access easier as opposed to other incision options. The current recommendations are not remove the capsule around the implant unless there is severe capsular contracture, or there is a very high likelihood that the implant is ruptured. Smooth implants are simpler to remove than textured implants as the textured implants may stick to the capsule and it can be more uncomfortable to remove these as opposed to a smooth implant. That said, general anesthesia is exceptionally safe in the year 2024 as long as you’re healthy individual. If you were planning on having any other adjunct procedures done, such as a breast lift, general anesthesia would be a great choice. Best wishes.
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July 3, 2024
Answer: An explantation is possible under local anesthesia. The ideal conditions to be met, for an explantation under local anesthesia are: relatively thin tissues, acceptance of an inframammary incision, no capsular contracture and smooth implants as opposed to textured implants. If your tissues are thin, it is simply easier to gain access to the capsule where your implant is. An inframmary incision is also very close to the bottom of the implant and makes access easier as opposed to other incision options. The current recommendations are not remove the capsule around the implant unless there is severe capsular contracture, or there is a very high likelihood that the implant is ruptured. Smooth implants are simpler to remove than textured implants as the textured implants may stick to the capsule and it can be more uncomfortable to remove these as opposed to a smooth implant. That said, general anesthesia is exceptionally safe in the year 2024 as long as you’re healthy individual. If you were planning on having any other adjunct procedures done, such as a breast lift, general anesthesia would be a great choice. Best wishes.
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