Will I need to remove my breast implants if I find out I have Sjogren's Syndrome?

Hello @suz1, thank you for your question. In case of an explantation with capsulostomy, the surgical procedure would imply a breast reconstruction, because taking out the volume that the prosthesis gave will require repositioning of the tissues. In this way, you would achieve an aesthetic...

Dear welley,as long as you don't have capsular contracture or other issues with your implants, you should be able to get implant removal alone. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more...

Dear xolauren591ox, as long as you don't have capsular contracture, you can get removal of implants are leave the capsules. Generally speaking, it is possible to remove implants under local anesthesia. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic...

Hello, thank you for your question. It is hard to tell from this photo, it would be best for you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon so you can be evaluated in person.

Implants produce a capsule around them and the capsule may be normal or not.  If a surgeon thinks the capsule is abnormal then it will need to be removed.  An abnormality may be calcification or infection.  Removing the capsule often removes volume and can injury blood and nerve supply.  It is ...

Leaving a capsule behind is preferred if it is thin and pliable. If there are calcific components, or silicone granulomatous material, or if the capsule is deforming the breast tissue, then removal of the capsule may be warranted.  Removing a capsule unnecessarily could...