I've been experienced dry mouth and dry eyes for two years. A year ago I got a breast augmentation without checking if I have Sjogren's Syndrom. In case if I do, will I need to extract my silicone breast implants (Mentor, smooth)? Thank you!
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Answer: 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...
EnBloc approach is where the implant and capsule are removed as one unit. As you mentioned this is indicated when implants are ruptured to minimize risk of leakage of implant contents to surrounding tissues, and in certain other situations. If you are not wanting this approach and your surgeon...
You can elect to have your implants removed as long as you are not breastfeeding or pregnant. If the capsules are thickened, causing issues, or if the implants are ruptured, then it is recommended that they be removed at the time the implants are taken out. If they are thin and not causing...
