I am going to have silicone implants (over 25 yrs) removed this month with enbloc surgey and since it seems to be a more involved surgery, I was wondering how long it will take to recover and get back to normal activities that involve lifting, pushing and pulling.
Answer: I am having very old silicone implants removed. What sort of recovery time should I expect? If the implants are simply removed without any capsular work recovery should be much quicker and far less painful than your original augmentation. If however there is need to remove the capsule the overall recovery will be lengthened. Normally you should expect to return to most day-to-day activities such as driving your car within 2-3 days. You should be able to return to all of the rest of your activities unrestricted within 2 weeks as long as healing is progressing normally. It is important that you carefully listen to your surgeon and follow his or her recommendations. Good luck
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Answer: I am having very old silicone implants removed. What sort of recovery time should I expect? If the implants are simply removed without any capsular work recovery should be much quicker and far less painful than your original augmentation. If however there is need to remove the capsule the overall recovery will be lengthened. Normally you should expect to return to most day-to-day activities such as driving your car within 2-3 days. You should be able to return to all of the rest of your activities unrestricted within 2 weeks as long as healing is progressing normally. It is important that you carefully listen to your surgeon and follow his or her recommendations. Good luck
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July 18, 2015
Answer: Removing old breast implants Removing old breast implants can be a difficult decision. If you have not had any problems with your implants and still enjoy the look and feel of the implants, then by all means keep them. Some implants last 20-30 years without any problems. However, here is a list of conditions that one might consider removing implants for:leaking, broken or ruptured implantsswitching from saline to siliconegoing larger in sizegoing smaller in sizeswitching from above the muscle to below the muscleswitching from below the muscle to above the muscle relieving capsular contracture (hardening of the implant)re positioning the implant (up, down, side to side)any combination of the aboveSaline implant ruptures are easy to diagnose, they will become flat within 24-48 hours of leaking, as they are just like a water balloon. The saline is absorbed by the body and it is not harmful. Silicone implants are harder to diagnose if ruptured. Diagnostic studies such as a mammogram, ultrasound or MRI is sometimes needed. Newer silicone implants do not leak silicone, they are gummy, not liquid-like. The much older silicone implants (prior to 1992) can and do leak silicone and should be replaced if broken.Contour deformities caused by implants shifting, weight gain, weight lost, breast feeding, pregnancy, other breast surgeries can also lead to breast implant revision/replacement surgery.Typically, remove and replace procedures are quick outpatient procedures with fast recovery times. Much quicker recovery than the original procedure. If extensive removal of capsules or addition of Alloderm (acellular dermal matrix) is needed, drains may be placed to help with the healing process, and the recovery is longer.If loose skin is a problem and a breast lift is contemplated, staged procedures might be needed. Saline implants can be deflated in the office setting to allow the breast skin to redrape, this will determine if a lift procedure is needed. Silicone implants may need to be removed to allow for an adequate lifting procedure.Always visit with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in breast surgery to determine what the best approach is for you.Based on the information presented, I would recommend the following:Removal of the implants and probably the entire implant capsule. You might need drain tubes and an extended recovery time of about 1 weekGood Luck!
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July 18, 2015
Answer: Removing old breast implants Removing old breast implants can be a difficult decision. If you have not had any problems with your implants and still enjoy the look and feel of the implants, then by all means keep them. Some implants last 20-30 years without any problems. However, here is a list of conditions that one might consider removing implants for:leaking, broken or ruptured implantsswitching from saline to siliconegoing larger in sizegoing smaller in sizeswitching from above the muscle to below the muscleswitching from below the muscle to above the muscle relieving capsular contracture (hardening of the implant)re positioning the implant (up, down, side to side)any combination of the aboveSaline implant ruptures are easy to diagnose, they will become flat within 24-48 hours of leaking, as they are just like a water balloon. The saline is absorbed by the body and it is not harmful. Silicone implants are harder to diagnose if ruptured. Diagnostic studies such as a mammogram, ultrasound or MRI is sometimes needed. Newer silicone implants do not leak silicone, they are gummy, not liquid-like. The much older silicone implants (prior to 1992) can and do leak silicone and should be replaced if broken.Contour deformities caused by implants shifting, weight gain, weight lost, breast feeding, pregnancy, other breast surgeries can also lead to breast implant revision/replacement surgery.Typically, remove and replace procedures are quick outpatient procedures with fast recovery times. Much quicker recovery than the original procedure. If extensive removal of capsules or addition of Alloderm (acellular dermal matrix) is needed, drains may be placed to help with the healing process, and the recovery is longer.If loose skin is a problem and a breast lift is contemplated, staged procedures might be needed. Saline implants can be deflated in the office setting to allow the breast skin to redrape, this will determine if a lift procedure is needed. Silicone implants may need to be removed to allow for an adequate lifting procedure.Always visit with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in breast surgery to determine what the best approach is for you.Based on the information presented, I would recommend the following:Removal of the implants and probably the entire implant capsule. You might need drain tubes and an extended recovery time of about 1 weekGood Luck!
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