In three weeks, I’ll be getting pec and bicep implants. They’ll be inserted through incisions in my underarms. Do I have to remove hair from my underarms, or anywhere else, before this surgery? Or is it done for me intraoperatively? Conflicting info online. Of course, I first asked this question to my surgeon's office, but couldn't get a definitive answer from the staff member I was able to get in touch with. Many thanks for any clarification!
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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...
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
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...
