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Capsule Contracture 1 year post op. Should I remove implants before or after pregnancy?

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I’ve had breast implants a year ago but started to have capsule contracture 4 months ago, evaluated on degree II even though a lot of pain and discomfort. Started treatment with Singulair but after 2 months got pregnant and stopped the treatment. It ended up on a miscarriage and I’m wonder if I should have the implants removed before getting pregnant again (which would lead me to 6-12 months wait) or if I could get pregnant again and remove them after, just afraid the contracture would improve.

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