Do I have to remove my saline breast implants after 20 years? Can I just leave it in? Is there a way to check up how my current implants are or their images without surgery because I'm experiencing pain around my breasts?
Answer: Implant removal If you are not having issues with your implants it is not necessary to remove them. It is a good idea to check the integrity of the implants regularly. This can be done with varying degrees of accuracy. You can have your plastic surgeon perform a physical exam, you can have an imaging study such as an ultrasound, or for more definitive information you can get an MRI.
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Answer: Implant removal If you are not having issues with your implants it is not necessary to remove them. It is a good idea to check the integrity of the implants regularly. This can be done with varying degrees of accuracy. You can have your plastic surgeon perform a physical exam, you can have an imaging study such as an ultrasound, or for more definitive information you can get an MRI.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Removal No need to remove if you aren't having any issues. If you do see a surgeon, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Removal No need to remove if you aren't having any issues. If you do see a surgeon, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Do I have to remove my implants? Thank you for your question. The breast implant companies have warranties that last ten years but that does not mean that you have take out your implants at 10 years. The likelihood of you having complications that lead to removal of an implant become higher with more time that passes, but that also doesn't mean you need to explant them if they are not causing you any symptoms. However, you mentioned that you are having pain and that warrants you seeing a plastic surgeon so that she/he can examine you and decide what the next step in workup should be. I don't know how old you are but you could also be at the age where a mammogram (with special views for your implants) could be warranted. You should start with a plastic surgeon and the rest should be dictated based on your history and findings on physical exam. Good luck.
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Do I have to remove my implants? Thank you for your question. The breast implant companies have warranties that last ten years but that does not mean that you have take out your implants at 10 years. The likelihood of you having complications that lead to removal of an implant become higher with more time that passes, but that also doesn't mean you need to explant them if they are not causing you any symptoms. However, you mentioned that you are having pain and that warrants you seeing a plastic surgeon so that she/he can examine you and decide what the next step in workup should be. I don't know how old you are but you could also be at the age where a mammogram (with special views for your implants) could be warranted. You should start with a plastic surgeon and the rest should be dictated based on your history and findings on physical exam. Good luck.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Implant removal Dear hipngau,you don't need to change your implants if you don't have problem with them. You mentioned that you feel pain so it would be the best to check it with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Implant removal Dear hipngau,you don't need to change your implants if you don't have problem with them. You mentioned that you feel pain so it would be the best to check it with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: No Need Thank you for reaching out. There is no need to remove, it will likely be noticeable if they are leaking, otherwise it is ok to leave them in. But if you are experiencing pain, I would suggest you maybe get an ultrasound or see your doctor to find out the cause. Best of luck. Dr. Kim
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Answer: No Need Thank you for reaching out. There is no need to remove, it will likely be noticeable if they are leaking, otherwise it is ok to leave them in. But if you are experiencing pain, I would suggest you maybe get an ultrasound or see your doctor to find out the cause. Best of luck. Dr. Kim
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