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Do pec muscles go back to normal after pec implant removal?

The title says it all. Will I be able to work out and build natural muscle after I get my pec impalnts taken out ?

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Can you do chest exercises after pec implants?

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Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question. There are not many plastic surgeons who have a lot of experience with pectoral implants. I have been performing the surgery for over 20 years. There are definitely nuances with the surgery. I have never told the patient that they could not work out after having...

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What size pec implant should I go with to safely fit my 5'11", 170 lbs frame? (Photo)

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Zoran Potparic, MD

Only on the basis of detailed, in person evaluation, measurement of chest wall and discussion about your goals, one could give you a meaningfull answer. There are many implant styles and sizes available for this procedure and your surgeon should be able to select appropriate one based on this...

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Am I supposed to shave my underarms before pec implant surgery?

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Stanley Okoro, MD

Thanks for your question. Shaving has its pros and cons, which is probably why you did not get a definitive answer. Sometimes shaving before surgery can cause infection in the surgery site. For our pectoral implant patients we usually shave armpits intra-op. It is best to ask your surgeon...

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Zoran Potparic, MD

One of the possible reasons for this pain is that you developed condition called neuroma; smal nerve endings encapsulated in the scar due to constant irritation of the implant edge. Only on the basis of in person evaluation, a board certified plastic surgeon, who has experience with pectoral...

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Do solid silicone pec implants need to be replaced every 10-20 years like breast implants?

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Stanley Okoro, MD

Thank you for your question. For the most part, solid silicone body implants do not need to be replaced. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good Luck

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Pec implant dropped too low. What options do I have to correct this? (Photo)

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Zoran Potparic, MD

If your implant is truly displaced, which can be confirmed only on the basis of in person exam, the only option is to close the space in the lower pole of implant capsule and lift implant in more symmetric position. This will require scar in the pectoral crease to perform lower pole capsule...

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